SUB-SURFACE RADAR TESTING OF CONCRETE: A REVIEW

Abstract The background and current state of the art of radar testing of concrete is briefly reviewed. This encompasses developments of equipment, procedures, applications, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. There has been substantial progress in all these areas over the past ten years and reference is made to recent and ongoing research. Key documents from the literature are identified including authoritative guidance reports on practical usage.

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