Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Evaluation of Cementitious Materials

T. H. Panzera1, A. L. Christoforo1, F. P. Cota1, P. H. R. Borges2 and C. R. Bowen3 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Sao Joao del Rei UFSJ, Praca Frei Orlando, 170 Sao Joao Del Rei – MG, 2Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Centre for Technological Education of Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, 3Materials Research Centre, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, 1,2Brazil 3UK

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