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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Through Concrete: Standard Test Method For
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Through Concrete: Standard Test Method For
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C597 − 22
1. Scope* 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the propa- 3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology C125 and the section
gation velocity of longitudinal ultrasonic stress wave pulses related to ultrasonic examination in Terminology E1316 for
through concrete. This test method does not apply to the definitions of terms used in this test method.
propagation of other types of stress waves through concrete.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 4.1 Pulses of longitudinal ultrasonic stress waves are gen-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this erated by an electro-acoustical transducer that is held in contact
standard. with one surface of the concrete under test. After traversing
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the through the concrete, the pulses are received and converted
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the into electrical energy by a second transducer located a distance
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- L from the transmitting transducer. The transit time T is
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- measured electronically. The ultrasonic pulse velocity V is
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. calculated by dividing L by T.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 5.1 The ultrasonic pulse velocity, V, of longitudinal ultra-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- sonic stress waves in a concrete mass is related to its elastic
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical properties and density according to the following relationship:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
V5 Œ E ~1 2 µ!
ρ ~ 11µ !~ 1 2 2 µ !
(1)
where:
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
E = dynamic modulus of elasticity,
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag- µ = dynamic Poisson’s ratio, and
gregates ρ = density.
C215 Test Method for Fundamental Transverse,
Longitudinal, and Torsional Resonant Frequencies of 5.2 This test method is applicable to assess the uniformity
Concrete Specimens and relative quality of concrete, to indicate the presence of
C823/C823M Practice for Examination and Sampling of voids and cracks, and to evaluate the effectiveness of crack
Hardened Concrete in Constructions repairs. It is also applicable to indicate changes in the proper-
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations ties of concrete, and in the survey of structures, to estimate the
severity of deterioration or cracking. If used to monitor
changes in condition over time, test locations are to be marked
on the structure to ensure that tests are repeated at the same
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on positions.
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.64 on Nondestructive and In-Place Testing. 5.3 The degree of saturation of the concrete affects the
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2022. Published February 2023. Originally ultrasonic pulse velocity, and this factor must be considered
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C597 – 16. DOI:
10.1520/C0597-22. when evaluating test results (Note 1). In addition, the ultrasonic
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or pulse velocity in saturated concrete is less sensitive to changes
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM in its relative quality.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. NOTE 1—The ultrasonic pulse velocity in saturated concrete may be up
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue ( C597 – 16)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved December 15, 2022)
(1) Added the word “ultrasonic” as a descriptor to “pulse (2) Removed instances where there was a hyphen between the
velocity” in order to improve clarity that the pulse velocity words “pulse velocity”.
being measured is the velocity of an ultrasonic pulse.
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