List of contributors.- Foreword.- 1. Non destructive assessment of concrete structures: usual combinations of techniques.- 2. Presentation of common non destructive techniques.- 2.1 Ultrasonic through transmission.- 2.2. Ultrasonic-echo;2.3. Surface Waves methods.- 2.4. Impact-Echo.- 2.5. Impulse response.- 2.6. Acoustic Emission.- 2.7. Ground penetrating radar.- 2.8. Capacitive technique.- 2.9. Electrical resistivity measurement.- 2.10. Infrared thermography.- 2.11. Radiography.- 2.12. Rebound hammer.- 2.13. Pull-out testing.- 3. Estimation of on-site compressive strength of concrete.- 4. Control of thickness/dimensions of pavements, foundations, elements and piles.- 5. Assessment of bonding, delamination and interfaces.- 6. Localization of grouting faults in post-tensioned concrete structures.- 7. Rupture of prestressing cables.- 8. Non destructive assessment of concrete structures: combination of techniques for addressing new challenges.- Keyword index.
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