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Author(s) |
Varshney, A.; Dauji, S.; Bhargava, K.; Agarwal, K.; Basu, S. (BARC)
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Source |
Procedia Engineering, 2014. Vol. 86: pp. 878-884 |
ABSTRACT
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Before
taking up seismic re-qualification and retrofitting of an existing
concrete structure, if required, assessment of the current strength
of structure is an important aspect. Health assessment ascertains
variation in properties of concrete, particularly strength, attained
over the initial development phase when subjected to service exposure
for a long time. It further tries to assess the deterioration of the
reinforcing steel and degradation of the concrete through the various
mechanisms over time. Health assessment of a reinforced concrete (RC)
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facility was taken up through Non-destructive (NDT)
and Partially destructive testing (PDT) in the recent past. The RCC
framed-cum-shear wall structure was of dimensions 98 m by 84 m and had
been constructed around 15 years back. From the results the various
material properties of concrete like compressive strength and density
were determined. The health of the concrete was found to be in
satisfactory condition with chloride and sulphate content within
permissible limits specified by International standards. The paper
provides an overview of the different tests performed for health
assessment and further provides a brief account of the results and
inferences therefrom. |
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