Nondestructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures affected by alkali-silica reaction and delayed ettringite formation

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dc.contributor.advisorZhu, Jinyingen
dc.contributor.committeeMemberFolliard, Kevin J.en
dc.creatorKreitman, Kerry Lynnen
dc.date.accessioned2011-09-29T19:59:04Zen
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-11T22:23:26Z
dc.date.available2011-09-29T19:59:04Zen
dc.date.available2017-05-11T22:23:26Z
dc.date.issued2011-08en
dc.date.submittedAugust 2011en
dc.date.updated2011-09-29T19:59:21Zen
dc.descriptiontexten
dc.description.abstractAlkali-silica reaction (ASR) and delayed ettringite formation (DEF) deterioration have been a problem for the concrete infrastructure in the state of Texas and around the world in recent decades. A great deal of research into the causes and mechanisms of the deterioration has helped to prevent the formation of ASR and DEF in new construction, but the evaluation and maintenance of existing structures remains a problem. The goal of this research is to investigate the use of several nondestructive testing (NDT) methods to evaluate the level of ASR and DEF deterioration in a structural element. Based on the results, recommendations are made as to which NDT methods have the most potential to be incorporated into the evaluation process.en
dc.description.departmentCivil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineeringen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.slug2152/ETD-UT-2011-08-4086en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2011-08-4086en
dc.language.isoengen
dc.subjectNondestructive testingen
dc.subjectAlkali-silica reactionen
dc.subjectDelayed ettringite formationen
dc.subjectConcreteen
dc.titleNondestructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures affected by alkali-silica reaction and delayed ettringite formationen
dc.type.genrethesisen

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