9 - Applications In Situ
Résumé
For several years research efforts have been under way to:
– develop non-destructive evaluation methods (NDE), their quality, their exploitation and the analysis of the observables obtained for the ultrasonic (US), electromagnetic (EM) and electrical methods;
– improve empirical and physical conversion models (also called calibration models), linking observables of NDE and durability indicators through destructive (DE) and non-destructive (NDE) laboratory evaluations;
– combine on-site observables and conversion models to eliminate biases and assess indicators more accurately as well as monitor parameters for degradation of the study;
– structure the transfer methodology of all these tools developed in the laboratory to the auscultation of reinforced concrete structures, as proposed during the ACDC project financed by the French Civil and Urban Network and the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development, as explained of this book.