ASTM C597-97
Historical Standard: ASTM C597-97 Standard Test Method for Pulse Velocity Through Concrete
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ASTM C597
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the pulse velocity of propagation of compressional waves in concrete. This test method does not apply to the propagation of other vibrations within the concrete.
1.2 The pulse velocity is independent of the dimensions of the body provided reflected waves from boundaries do not complicate the determination of the arrival time of the directly transmitted pulse.
1.3 The pulse velocity V is related to the physical properties of a solid by the equation:
where:
The relationship is independent of the frequency of the vibrations.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C215 Test Method for Fundamental Transverse, Longitudinal, and Torsional Resonant Frequencies of Concrete Specimens
C823 Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened Concrete in Constructions
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
Keywords
concrete; longitudinal stress wave; nondestructive testing; pulse velocity ; ultrasonic testing; Nondestructive evaluation (NDE)--concrete/masonry; Pulse velocity ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)
DOI: 10.1520/C0597-97
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