| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 364, 2022
International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR 2022)
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| Article Number | 03010 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Condition Assessment of Concrete Structures - Non-Destructive Measurement and Assessment Techniques | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202236403010 | |
| Published online | 30 September 2022 | |
The effect of curing, specimen thickness, and saturation on surface resistivity of concrete
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
* Corresponding author: srnsaa001@myuct.ac.za
Electrical resistivity measurements are used to assess the potential durability of concrete. The surface resistivity method is a popular method because of the ease of testing, non-destructive nature, and time efficiency. The moisture state of concrete has a significant influence on the resistivity results. Laboratory specimens cured using practical curing methods should be saturated before testing to eliminate this effect and avoid incorrect interpretation of the results. However, the available standard test methods for surface resistivity do not deal with this issue. Consequently, an experimental study has been conducted on the effect of drying on concrete resistivity values, as reported in this paper. The results show that a reduction in the specimen thickness can improve the ability of the surface resistivity method to be used for assessing curing effectiveness.
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