Explain the technique and ways of measuring ultrasonic pulse velocity through concrete. Draw sketches.
Methods of measuring ultrasonic pulse velocity
1. Direct transmission
2. Indirect transmission
3. Surface transmission
Direct transmission- The transmitting and receiving transducers are placed on opposite surfaces of the concrete slab as shown in figure below.
Indirect transmission: The transmitting and receiving transducers are placed on opposite surfaces of the concrete slab. This will give maximum sensitivity and provide a well-defined path length as shown in figure below.
Surface transmission: The transmitting and receiving transducers are placed on same or either side of surfaces of the concrete slab as shown in figure below.