Comparative investigation of Shore, Schmidt, and Leeb hardness tests in the characterization of rock materials
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-019-8567-7
Abstract: Prediction of physical and mechanical properties of rock materials using rebound-based hardness test methods is widely preferred in many fields of engineering and in the characterization of rock materials, because they are non-destructive, practical, and… read more here.
Keywords: hardness tests; shore schmidt; rock materials; hardness ... See more keywords
Leeb hardness for yielding stress assessment of steel bars in existing reinforced structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.296
Abstract: Abstract The assessment of the mechanical properties of steel bars in existing reinforced concrete is crucial as much as the estimate of concrete strength. Till now no Non Destructive Tests (NDT) or Moderately Destructive Tests… read more here.
Keywords: bars existing; steel bars; leeb hardness; steel ... See more keywords