Factors Affecting Pulse Velocity
Pulse Velocity Ratings
QUALITY
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PULSE VELOCITY
km/sec
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Excellent
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> 4.6
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Good
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3.7 to 4.6
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Fair
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3.0 to 3.7
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Poor
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2.1 to 3.0
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Very poor
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< 2.1
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Factors Affecting Pulse Velocity
- Degree of coupling
- Presense of reinforcement
- Concrete temperature
- Moisture content
- Mix proportion
- Age of Concrete
- Stress level in Concrete
- Concrete strength can be predicted within 20% provided calibration curve is established
Applications Of Pulse Velocity Method
- Main application for assessment of concrete uniformity.
- To establish areas of deteriorated concrete.
- Detection of cracks .
- Calculation of dynamic young’s modulus.
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