ISO 16837:2019

Non-destructive testing — Acoustic emission testing — Test method for damage qualification of reinforced concrete beams

This document specifies a test for damage qualification of reinforced concrete beams in services as bridges, docks and buildings.

Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par émission acoustique — Méthode d'essai pour la qualification des dommages des faisceaux de béton armé

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jan-2019
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 135/SC 9 - Acoustic emission testing
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 135/SC 9 - Acoustic emission testing
• Current Stage: 9060 - Close of review
• Start Date: 02-Sep-2029

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16837
First edition
2019-01
Non-destructive testing — Acoustic
emission testing — Test method for
damage qualification of reinforced
concrete beams
Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par émission acoustique —
Méthode d'essai pour la qualification des dommages des faisceaux de
béton armé
Reference number
ISO 16837:2019(E)
©
ISO 2019

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative reference . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirement for the measuring system. 1
5 Environmental noises. 2
6 Test procedure . 2
6.1 Basics . 2
6.2 Failure modes of reinforced concrete beams and AE activity . 2
6.3 Load ratio and calm ratio . 3
7 Test report . 4
Bibliography . 5
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ISO 16837:2019(E)

Foreword
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