Abstract
Laser ultrasonic techniques are used to examine the propagation of ultrasonic waves in concrete. This optical methodology provides a repeatable, broad band generation source and an absolute detection system that does not interfere with the process being monitored. The presence of aggregate, in addition to voids and flaws, can cause wave scattering in concrete. Fast Fourier Transform techniques are used to determine the effect of aggregate size and propagation distance on the frequency content of both surface and body waves. This paper examines the scattering of ultrasonic waves in undamaged concrete and establishes the fundamentals for the application of laser ultrasonics for the material characterization and nondestructive evaluation of concrete.
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