Title:
Estimation of Compressive Strength of Concrete in Existing Structures Based on in Situ Test Data
Author(s):
Gary J. Kriviak and Andrew Scanlon
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
84
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
235-245
Keywords:
bridges (structures); compressive strength; concrete construction; evaluation; nondestructive tests; statistical analysis; Materials Research
DOI:
10.14359/1984
Date:
5/1/1987
Abstract:
A Bayesian statistics approach is presented for combining compressive strength data from cores and nondestructive test data such as pulse velocity and rebound number, as well as subjective data, to estimate the mean compressive strength of concrete in an existing structure. The procedure is illustrated through a parametric study using core data and nondestructive data from an existing bridge structure. The sensitivity of the analysis to various factors is discussed.