Development of Devices for the System of Monitoring the Strength Features of Concrete in Operated Buildings and Structures Based on the Ultrasonic Pulse Method

Abstract

  Operation of buildings and structures for various purposes is accompanied by an impact on their structural elements, building materials, and a complex of negative factors. These factors include the lifespan, climatic parameters, static and dynamic loads, dustiness, air pollution, etc. Their action worsens the physico-mechanical characteristics, the structure of concrete. This reduces the reliability of structural elements, reduces the life of the construction object. In DBN V. 1.2-14-2009 «The system of ensuring the reliability and safety of construction objects» set the classification of construction objects by classes of consequences in the event of an accident. The estimated lifetimes of each type of construction objects are also determined. Extension of life is allowed only after inspection and evaluation of the technical condition of the construction object, material characteristics, through the determination of the degree of their compliance with regulatory requirements. The importance of obtaining reliable survey results requires the improvement of relevant instruments and metrology. The described developed system of monitoring of construction objects, as well as instrumentation and system based on the ultrasonic pulse method. They are designed to control the physico-mecha-nical characteristics, the structure of concrete and other building materials. The developed devices and system are characterized by increased accuracy, reliability and reliability of measurements.