Empirical Modeling of Surface Crack Detection in Concrete using an Open-Ended Rectangular Waveguide
Abstract
Microwave nondestructive testing and evaluation of surface-breaking and internal cracks in cement-based materials, employing open-ended rectangular waveguide probes, has the potential to be a viable approach for the purpose of structural health monitoring. This paper presents an empirical model for simulating crack characteristic signal (signal reflected by a cracked sample under test as a function of scanning distance) given the dielectric property of the material, crack dimensions, probe aperture dimensions, operating frequency and the standoff distance.
Recommended Citation
J. Nadakuduti et al., "Empirical Modeling of Surface Crack Detection in Concrete using an Open-Ended Rectangular Waveguide," Proceedings of the Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (2004, Golden, CO), vol. 760, pp. 539 - 546, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Jul 2004.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1916722
Meeting Name
Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (2004, Jul. 25-30, Golden, CO)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Second Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Cracks; Materials Properties; Dielectric Properties; Surface Structure; Dielectric Materials
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0735402454
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0094-243X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2004 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2004
