Acoustic emission characterization of the onset of corrosion in reinforced concrete

M. Di Benedetti; E. De Cais; Z. Karim; G. Loreto; F. Presuel; A. Nanni

doi:10.1117/12.915197

Acoustic emission characterization of the onset of corrosion in reinforced concrete

M. Di Benedetti, E. De Cais, Z. Karim, G. Loreto, F. Presuel, A. Nanni

Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering

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Abstract

The development of techniques capable of evaluating deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) is instrumental to the advancement of the structural health monitoring (SHM) and service life estimate for constructed facilities. One of the main causes leading to degradation of RC is the corrosion of the steel reinforcement. This process can be modeled phenomenologically, while laboratory tests aimed at studying durability responses are typically accelerated in order to provide useful results within a realistic period of time. Among nondestructive methods, acoustic emission (AE) is emerging as a tool to detect the onset and progression of deterioration mechanisms. In this paper, the development of accelerated corrosion and continuous AE monitoring test set-up for RC specimens are presented. Relevant information are provided with regard to the characteristics of the corrosion circuit, continuous measurement and acquisition of corrosion potential, selection of AE sensors and AE parameter setting. Results from small-scale pre-notched RC specimens aim to isolate the frequency spectrum where the corrosion first takes place. Waveform analysis critical in the definition of a prognosis model will extend the AE dataset for the onset of corrosion.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915197
State	Published - May 22 2012
Event	Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Mar 12 2012 → Mar 15 2012

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	8345
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

Other

Other	Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012
Country	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	3/12/12 → 3/15/12

Keywords

Accelerated test
Acoustic emission
Corrosion
Reinforced concrete
Service life
Steel reinforcement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Applied Mathematics
Computer Science Applications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics

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Di Benedetti, M., De Cais, E., Karim, Z., Loreto, G., Presuel, F., & Nanni, A. (2012). Acoustic emission characterization of the onset of corrosion in reinforced concrete. In Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012 [83453Y] (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 8345). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915197

Acoustic emission characterization of the onset of corrosion in reinforced concrete. / Di Benedetti, M.; De Cais, E.; Karim, Z.; Loreto, G.; Presuel, F.; Nanni, A.

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012. 2012. 83453Y (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 8345).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Di Benedetti, M, De Cais, E, Karim, Z, Loreto, G, Presuel, F & Nanni, A 2012, Acoustic emission characterization of the onset of corrosion in reinforced concrete. in Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012., 83453Y, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 8345, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2012, San Diego, CA, United States, 3/12/12. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915197

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