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GPR and Sensors for Concrete Non-Destructive Testing
If you use, specify or review concrete NDT or scanning PCTE's new user day is your not to miss, one day primer.
Discover concrete quality, strength, scanning, corrosion, defect detection, and when, where and why to use NDT test methods.
For a new concrete NDT user the right tool in the right place is hard to choose. For the operator an understanding of the science behind a test method, its interpretation and typical applications are the foundation towards expertise.
PCTE have been introducing new users to non-destructive testing and ground penetrating radar in concrete for more than 15 years. Our new user day is everything we believe a beginner to NDT needs, context, operation and theory together.
You will learn about Rebound Hammers, Cover Meters, Concrete Scanner GPR, Corrosion Tests and Ultrasound testing for defects straight from the 4 most experienced team members at PCTE.
8:30 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:30 am
William leads an introduction for anyone who uses a cover meter. Learn the correct operating mechanisms, how to locate reinforcing steel and the additional steps to correctly and accurately measure cover.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
GPR is the most popular and flexible tool for Concrete scanning and visualisation of embeded objects. Huw and Joel will explain the physics behind Ground Pentrating Radar, demonsstrate scanning and show the power of digital maps and post processing.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
An overview of Rebound Hammers, and how to best use them. Explore the operation of a "Q" Silver Schmidt hammer, and how they differ to an "R" O. Understand how to measure a relative strength, MPa conversion and data logging features.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Electrochemical mapping techniques such as Half Cell Potential are vital tools in assessing the real condition of concrete structures exposed to environments that promote corrosion. Learn data collection and interpretation of HCP data with Reuben and an overview of corrosion investigation.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ultrasonic techniques are the most apropriate to locate voids and defects in concrete. This presentation will explain the defects to look for, how Ultrasonic and Seismic techniques may be used and provide a guide for which technology to apply when.
Please apply here to attend some or all of PCTE's New User Day in person at Silverwater, we will notify you of acceptance within 2 business days and provide your attedance guide.
Please register here to join our webinar simulcast of the live event.
Our hosts and speaker will be watching the chat to answer your questions and bring you into the room.
