Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Quality Acceptance of Installed Building Materials

A review of methods developed for the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of building materials is presented. The generic features of NDE methods are discussed. This is followed by descriptions of specific methods. The principles underlying the operation of the methods are described, along with their typical applications, advantages, and limitations. A table is included summarizing the characteristics of various NDE methods.

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