Key Factors for Implementing Magnetic NDT Method on Thin UHPFRC Bridge Elements

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the use of the magnetic NDT method for estimating the fibre content, and fibre orientation and efficiency factors in thin UHPFRC elements/layers, along any two orthogonal directions. These parameters are of utmost importance for predicting the post-cracking tensile strength in the directions of interest. After establishing meaningful correlations at the lab-specimen scale, this NDT method can be effectively implemented into quality control protocols at the industrial production scale. The current study critically addresses the influence of key factors associated with using this NDT method in practice and provides recommendations for its efficient implementation.

Keywords

• ultra-high performance fibre reinforced cementitious composite (UHPFRC)
• non-destructive method (NDT)
• magnetic inductance
• quality control