Practice Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) Test - 2 | 12. Hardened Concrete – Non-Destructive Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does the UPV test measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what is passing through the concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What is a couplant?

💡 Hint: What do we apply to help the transducer touch concrete?

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Question 1

What does UPV stand for?

  • Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
  • Universal Pulse Velocity
  • Ultra Pulse Vibration

💡 Hint: What's the testing method involving ultrasonic waves?

Question 2

The use of couplant in UPV testing is essential for accurate results.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What needs to ensure contact with the concrete surface?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A concrete structure has a UPV reading of 2.8 km/s. Discuss what this might indicate about the structure and the necessary actions.

💡 Hint: What implications does a low velocity suggest?

Question 2

Imagine you are conducting UPV tests on two structures with different histories - one recently built and one over 50 years old. How would you compare their UPV results and what factors would you consider?

💡 Hint: What historical factors could affect concrete integrity?

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