Analysis of Quality Control Methods and Equipment for Monolithic Reinforced-Concrete Structures

Abstract

Abstract This article deals with the study of methods and equipment for nondestructive testing of concrete strength and describes the characteristics of ultrasonic devices used for control and determination of concrete mix integrity. Quality control for monolithic reinforced-concrete structures covers a range of issues associated with testing the material strength of structures and determining, if necessary, armoring parameters of reinforced-concrete structures, testing concrete cubes, as well as analyzing design and as-built documentation, drawing up control section diagrams, etc. The article contains a description of quality control equipment and methods for concrete and reinforced-concrete structures and an analysis of the main quality control methods and means. Generalization and systematization of available data lead to a conclusion on the need for development of technical solutions that would prevent potential defects at the initial stage of construction and installations works.