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Base Model:
UPV-1 [Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity]
click here to see UPV in use [+]
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Scroll down to see a list of Key Features and Models available for the
NDT- Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity System.
Save money! Contact Olson Instruments when adding on to an existing
system, or purchasing multiple systems as some of the components are
common to other test methods.
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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) investigations are performed to
assess the condition of structural members if access to both sides
are available. SPV is performed on mass concrete over 10 ft
(3 m) thick
The Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) systems are designed to identify
and map voids, honeycomb, cracks, delaminations, and other damage in
concrete, wood, masonry, stone, ceramics, and metal materials. UPV
tests are also performed to predict strength of early age concrete.
The UPV methodology relies on direct arrival of compressional waves,
which are generated by sources with resonant frequencies ranging from
50 to 150 kHz. The highest resonant frequency sources/receivers are
typically used with thinner structural members for higher resolution
and smaller anomaly identification.
The test is performed by positioning the source and receiver on either
side of the area in question, then the source sends a compressional
wave through the region, and the receiver records the full waveform
on the other side. The
position of the two transducers can be varied such that direct, semi-direct,
and indirect tests can be performed, which aids in mapping out the
volume of the defect — click here for more details [+]. Further
tests can be performed if the user wishes to generate a 3-D rendering
of the volume in question. This is done by testing many different “paths”
through the medium and then using a tomographic
inversion program to
generate a model (sold as an optional add-on feature for the UPV-1
Model)
Training
Hands-on training classes are available for all of our Nondestructive Testing
Methods at our Wheat Ridge, Colorado (USA) location, which is a
suburb located appromately 15 minutes northwest of downtown Denver. Training
may be available at your location by one of our agents upon special arrangement.
For complete details about the Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity systems available
as an add-on test with the Freedom
Data PC or NDE 360 platform, call toll free
1-888-423-1214 or email:
details@olsoninstruments.com
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Applicable On:
- Beams
- Bridge Decks
- Elevated Slabs
- Shaft Tops
- Walls
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Test For:
- Cracks
- Delaminations
- Honeycomb
- Velocity vs Strength Correlation with Cores
- Voids
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Meets ASTM:
- ASTM C597-02
- E494-95
- BSI 98/105795
Meets ACI:
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All of Olson Instruments have been researched, tested, and used on-site daily
by our sister company, Olson
Engineering, world reknowned for NDT consulting. The OE
Website is loaded with Tech Brief and project photos using the
equipment shown on this website. Purchase our products to “do-it-yourself”,
or hire an Olson Engineering Nondestructive Testing professional for your
next project
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