Digital Image Correlation and Noise-filtering Approach for the Cracking Assessment of Massive Reinforced Concrete Structures

Strain ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 503-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ruocci ◽  
C. Rospars ◽  
G. Moreau ◽  
P. Bisch ◽  
S. Erlicher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Noise Filtering ◽  
Filtering Approach

scholarly journals Formation of a complete stress-strain curve of concrete using digital image corellation

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (7 (111)) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Blikharskyy ◽  
Andrii Pavliv
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Stress Strain Curve ◽  
Stress Strain

This paper reports the development and verification of a new procedure for formation of a complete stress-strain curve of concrete with a downward region of strain by using a digital image correlation method. A new technique to build spectle patterns on the surface of concrete is described. That makes it possible to accurately enough reproduce the spectle patterns on the surface of concrete and perform a high-quality analysis of strains involving digital image correlation. The advantages of this research technique have been established when predicting the formation of internal cracks in concrete followed by their propagation. In addition, using the digital image correlation methodology makes it possible to obtain strains of the entire studied plane of the sample at each stage of loading. This procedure provides an opportunity to investigate a change in strains and the movement of individual points or areas when studying concrete surfaces. That is a relevant issue as it enables more detailed diagnostics of existing reinforced concrete structures. To check the accuracy of this procedure application, a mechanical gauge with an accuracy of 0.001 mm was additionally installed. 2 high-speed monochrome CCD cameras with different lenses were used in determining concrete strains involving the digital image correlation technique. The deformations were controlled with a period of time every 250 ms. The load was controlled by an additional third camera with a speed of 50 frames/second. The result of the experimental study is the formed full concrete destruction diagram with a downward region of strain. The deviation of the results of strains based on the mechanical gauge with an accuracy of 0.001 mm with a base of 200 mm from those acquired by the digital image correlation procedure was mainly up to 10 %, which confirms the reliability of the results. The results of this work allow a more accurate calculation of reinforced concrete structures in the practice of design, inspection, or reinforcement of existing structures

Research on the Surface Deformability of Reinforced Concrete Beams with the Use of Digital Image Correlation Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 240 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Rafal Ostromecki ◽  
Karol Suprynowicz
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image Correlation Method

The results of experimental research on a single span reinforced concrete beams are presented in the paper. The study was undertaken to explain some issues, amongst which the most important one was the recognition of strain distribution in the shear zone of RC beams. It was decided to adopt the modified Digital Image Correlation Method (DIC) and the software created by K. Suprynowicz to follow the surface deformations. This was the first application of the software to the concrete structures behaviour analysis. Hence, another aim of the study was to confirm the proper susceptibility and usefulness of this tool for further research on concrete elements. What’s more the scope of the software future development was defined, that would allow for observation of some particular phenomena characteristic for concrete, like cracking. Finally, the conclusion is presented, that application of the proposed variant of DIC method to concrete structures is promising, although for the recognition of shear strain distribution it requires increasing the accuracy by increasing spatial resolution of images and modifications of the software.

scholarly journals Digital Image Correlation for Evaluation of Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Bridge Slabs

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Christian Overgaard Christensen ◽  
Jacob Wittrup Schmidt ◽  
Philip Skov Halding ◽  
Medha Kapoor ◽  
Per Goltermann
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Laboratory Test ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Crack Detection ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
In Situ Tests ◽  
Stop Criterion

In proof-loading of concrete slab bridges, advanced monitoring methods are required for identification of stop criteria. In this study, Two-Dimensional Digital Image Correlation (2D DIC) is investigated as one of the governing measurement methods for crack detection and evaluation. The investigations are deemed to provide valuable information about DIC capabilities under different environmental conditions and to evaluate the capabilities in relation to stop criterion verifications. Three Overturned T-beam (OT) Reinforced Concrete (RC) slabs are used for the assessment. Of these, two are in situ strips (0.55 × 3.6 × 9.0 m) cut from a full-scale OT-slab bridge with a span of 9 m and one is a downscaled slab tested under laboratory conditions (0.37 × 1.7 × 8.4 m). The 2D DIC results includes full-field plots, investigation of the time of crack detection and monitoring of crack widths. Grey-level transformation was used for the in situ tests to ensure sufficient readability and results comparable to the laboratory test. Crack initiation for the laboratory test (with speckle pattern) and in situ tests (plain concrete surface) were detected at intervals of approximately 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm and 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm, respectively. Consequently, the paper evaluates a more qualitative approach to DIC test results, where crack indications and crack detection can be used as a stop criterion. It was furthermore identified that crack initiation was reached at high load levels, implying the importance of a target load.

Digital Image Correlation Analysis of Corrosion Crack Behavior in a Reinforced Concrete Member

2021 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
Sho Kato ◽  
Sunao Fujimura ◽  
Shinichiro Okazaki ◽  
Mao Kurumatani ◽  
Manabu Matsushima
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Crack Behavior ◽  
Electrolytic Corrosion ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Member ◽  
Steel Bars ◽  
Digital Image Correlation Analysis

The corrosion of the internal steel bars of reinforced concrete structures is still a maintenance problem. This study aims to detect corrosion cracks in covered concrete by DIC. We proposed a new test specimen and method of electrolytic corrosion testing suitable for tracking corrosion cracks by DIC (Digital Image Correlation Analysis), and succeeded in understanding the crack initiation behavior of single and double bar specimens.

scholarly journals Crack Propagation Analysis of Synthetic vs. Steel vs. Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Digital Image Correlation Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniket B. Bhosale ◽  
S. Suriya Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
Fracture Behaviour ◽  
Process Zone ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Hybrid Fibre

Abstract Improvement in fracture behaviour of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) due to the inclusion of various types and combinations of fibres is widely reported. The fracture behaviour of FRC needs to be fully understood for the optimum use of these fibres in structural elements. Fracture behaviours of synthetic fibre-reinforced concrete (SynFRC), hybrid fibre-reinforced concrete (HFRC) and steel fibre-reinforced concrete (SFRC) are investigated in this study using digital image correlation (DIC) technique. This work focuses on improvement in the structural performance of FRC through a comprehensive study of the change in the crack length, crack opening and fracture process zone (FPZ) due to different fibres addition and their combinations. Three distinct fibre dosages of 0.50%, 0.75%, and 1.00%, of macro-polyolefin fibres, hooked end steel fibres and their hybrid combination are regarded as research parameters. Test outcomes indicate that HFRC offers higher post-cracking resistance when compared to SynFRC. SFRC showcases superior fracture performance than that of HFRC and SynFRC. Full-field strain measurements from DIC are used to measure the crack openings at different load levels during the fracture tests. Results of DIC analysis show good agreement with experimental measurements. Continuous monitoring of strain contours using DIC reveals the effective engagement of fibres along the depth at higher dosages for HFRC when compared to that of SynFRC. Also, HFRC had longer cracks than SFRC at a particular load.

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