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Mit Radar, Impact-Echo und Ultraschallecho wurden 2004/2005 zwei Spannbetonbrücken der stark befahrenen A 23 Südosttangente in Wien zerstörungsfrei untersucht. Bei den Bauwerken handelt es sich um Hohlkastenbrücken, die 1975/76 unter Verwendung unterschiedlicher Spannsysteme errichtet wurden. Durch Messungen mit den zerstörungsfreien Prüfverfahren an den Außenseiten zweier Hohlkastenstege wurde sowohl die schlaffe Bewehrung als auch Längsspannglieder in den Stegen geortet. Darüber hinaus sollte der Verpresszustand der Spannglieder mit Hilfe der akustischen Verfahren Impact-Echo und Ultraschallecho ermittelt werden.
Am Deutschen Dom wurden Mikrowellenabsorptionsmessungen, Radar und Infarot- Thermographie als moderne zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren der Feuchtemessung in Mauerwerk erprobt. Ergänzende numerische Simulationsrechnungen des gekoppelten Wärme- und Feuchtetransports sollen bei der Auswahl von Trockenlegungskonzepten helfen.
Zusammenfassung
Bei der Errichtung von Spannbetonbauwerken und der Verwendung immer leistungsfähigerer Betone werden die Anforderungen an eine hochwertige und fehlerlose Bauausführung stetig höher.
Zur Vermeidung von Baumängeln und damit zur Sicherung der Tragfähigkeit, sowie zur Erhöhung der Lebensdauer eines Bauwerks ist eine Qualitätsüberwachung bzw. - kontrolle notwendig. Die Hüllrohrortung und die Bestimmung des Verpresszustandes ist demzufolge eine Aufgabe, der im Bauwesen eine wachsende Bedeutung zukommt.
An einem Betonprobekörper mit drei Hüllrohren mit unterschiedlichen Verpresszuständen wurden Messungen durchgeführt, mit dem Ziel, diese zu orten und Aussagen über den Verfüllzustand zu machen.
Die Position der Hüllrohre im Betonprobekörper konnte eindeutig bestimmt werden. Es war nicht möglich, die Tiefenlage zu ermitteln. Nach der Einbringung und Verpressung eines Stabstahles in eines der Hüllrohre waren signifikante Veränderungen im Impaktechogramm zu erkennen, so dass die beiden Verfüllzustande voneinander zu unterscheiden waren.
Gerade bei begrenzter Probekörpergeometrie ist zu beobachten, dass die Impaktechogramme mit regelmäßigen Mustern überlagert werden (Geometrieeffekte). Diese werden hauptsächlich durch die an den seitlichen Bauteilbegrenzungen reflektierten Wellenanteile ausgelöst, erkennbar in den EFIT-Simulationen, welche qualitativ sehr gut mit den experimentellen Befunden übereinstimmen.
Rapid and accurate non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques are needed to assess the in-place condition of concrete structures. However the time and effort required to perform NDE tests using conventional surface-mounted contact sensors hinder rapid evaluation of full-scale structures. The authors are cooperating in research to develop rapid and robust methods that collect mechanical wave signals from concrete structures and to characterize defects in concrete
using that signal data. The suitability of surface waves and laser-based, non-contact wave detection techniques for this purpose are examined here. After a brief introduction to non-contact sensing, an experimental set-up is described and results from experimental tests are presented. Mechanical surface waves in a concrete slab specimen are generated with several different conventional sources. The ability of a laser vibrometer to detect wave propagation from concrete that does not have any reflective treatment (normal concrete surface) is demonstrated, allowing the generation of ultrasonic images. Test results from a concrete specimen containing a subsurface defect are then presented. The obtained ultrasonic images illustrate some limitations of using surface waves to detect subsurface defects in concrete, although approaches to improve the results are proposed.
Zusammenfassung
Die Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) ist eine analytische Methode mit der die Elementverteilung auf der Oberfläche von Proben orts- und tiefenaufgelöst ermittelt werden kann. Ein intensiver, infraroter Laserstrahl wird auf die Oberfläche fokussiert. Durch die hohe Energiedichte werden einige Mikrogramm Material verdampft und ein Plasma gebildet. Bei der Ausdehnung und Abkühlung des Plasmas wird die charakteristische Fluoreszenz der verdampften Elemente abgestrahlt und mit spektroskopischen Mitteln analysiert. Die Empfindlichkeit der Methode liegt im ppm-Bereich, die typische Messgenauigkeit beträgt einige Prozent. Die Ergebnisse liegen quasi on-line vor, es ist keine Probenpräparation notwendig und die Apparatur ist vor Ort einsetzbar.
Im Artikel werden Anwendungen der LIBS zur Untersuchung von Baustoffen beschrieben. Die Ergebnisse der Ermittlung der Salzverteilung in Baustoffen, der Untersuchung der Betonzusammensetzung und dem Nachweis von hydrophobierten Schichten auf unterschiedlichen Baustoffen werden vorgestellt.
Determination of chloride content in concrete structures with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
(2003)
The Chloride content is an important factor which influences the durability of concrete structures. The standard methods are mostly intricate, time consuming and require a chemical laboratory. This article describes the application of a spectroscopic method, the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), for the determination of Chloride contents in concrete and mortar specimens. LIBS can be used on-site, needs no sample preparation and is able to investigate rapidly a large number of different measuring points. The LIBS set-up and the experimental conditions to detect Chlorides are reported. Calibration curves are presented and the limit of detection (LOD) is determined. Results measured on different concrete cores are presented and compared with the results of standard chemical methods.
The high amount of building waste material requires innovative strategies for high-order re-use of the material. With Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) both the elemental composition of building materials and trace elements can be determined with a real-time measurement, even on-site and in a harsh industrial environment. We present the experimental data on heavy metal detection in the ppm concentration range, as well as calibration curves. Further on we demonstrate the characterization of cement and concrete concerning the main components by means of Rankin diagrams. We suggest an implementation of LIBS in the processing of building waste materials to allow a high-order re-use.
Active infrared thermography in civil engineering - quantitative analysis by numerical simulation
(2003)
The cooling-down process of building structures after heating-up with an external radiation source was analysed to detect voids inside and below the surface. Quantitative results of concrete test specimen containing voids with different sizes at various depths will be presented here. The experimental results were compared to numerical simulations performed with a Finite Difference program developed at BAM.
A research project is described involving a comparison of different non-destructive test methods for concrete bridges. A cooperative test series was started with the aim to compare and evaluate the performance and benefits of the latest technical developments in this field. For this purpose test specimens with localized defects were produced. Different modifications of radar, ultrasonic-echo and impact-echo methods were investigated. Including two- and three- dimensional reconstruction models. The experiments were accompanied by numerical simulation of the propagation of sound waves and microwaves. The results showed that the radar and the ultrasonic methods were efficient tools to locate the tendon ducts accurately if the reinforcing bars were not to narrowly spaced. The ultrasonic imaging methods were capable of identifying injection and compaction faults in a blind test. The good performance of the impact-echo method with regard to locating tendon ducts which was claimed in several publications could not be validated in the present investigations. The simulation models provided valuable information on how to improve the experimental test program and its evaluation.
ZfPBau-Kompendium 2004
(2007)
Dieses Kompendium ist ein kurzgefasster Abriss, ein Leitfaden und auch ein Handbuch der für den Einsatz im Bauwesen geeigneten zerstörungsfreien Prüfverfahren. In strenger, stets gleicher Gliederung wird jede der mehr als 100 Untersuchungsmethoden in einem eigenen Geräteblatt beschrieben. Hinzu kommen Querverweise zu alternativen Prüfmethoden sowie zahlreiche Hinweise auf einschlägige Fachliteratur und zu bekannt gewordenen Geräteherstellern, Lieferanten und Dienstleistern.
Anwendung der Impuls-Thermografie als quantitatives zerstörungsfreies Prüfverfahren im Bauwesen
(2002)
Zusammenfassung
Die Impuls-Thermografie ist eine aktive Methode zur Strukturuntersuchung von Bauteilen. Im Rahmen eines von der DFG geförderten Projektes wird in Kooperation mit der TU Berlin an der Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung zur Zeit die mögliche Anwendung der Impuls-Thermografie als zerstörungsfreies Prüfverfahren im Bauwesen untersucht.
Die Impuls-Thermografie soll zur Ortung von oberflächennahen Inhomogenitäten, bei denen es sich im Normalfall um Fehlstellen handelt, in typischen Bauteilen verwendet werden und nach Möglichkeit die Geometrie- sowie die Materialparameter der Inhomogenitäten quantitativ bestimmt werden.
Messungen werden derart durchgeführt, dass Oberflächen mit einem geeigneten Heizstrahler erwärmt, die anschließenden Abkühlungsprozesse mit einer Infrarot-Kamera betrachtet und thermische Bilddaten (Thermogramme) aufgezeichnet werden. Der Hauptansatzpunkt für die quantitative Auswertung der Messdaten ist die Betrachtung von Temperatur-Zeit-Kurven (Transienten) des Abkühlungsprozesses über fehlerfreien und fehlerhaften Bereichen des Probekörpers. Zusätzlich werden auf Basis der Finiten-Differenzen-Methode numerische Simulationen durchgeführt. Quantitative Ergebnisse werden sowohl durch den Vergleich der experimentellen Daten mit den Simulationsrechnungen als auch durch eine Anpassung analytischer Funktionen an die Transienten erzielt.
The structural safety, durability and performance of the infrastructure is of primary interest in every country. An efficient system for early and regular structural assessment as well as for quality assurance during and after the construction of new structures and of reconstruction processes is urgently required. At BAM, NDT methods to be applied in civil engineering are developed and their application improved. From the experience of on-site assessments, quality assurance systems and methodologies for regular inspections are elaborated. This work is mainly performed in the frame of externally funded research projects.
Impulse-thermography is an active method for quantitative investigation of the near surface region of various structures which has recently been applied to civil engineering. It is well suited for the detection of voids and honeycombing in concrete up to concrete covers of 10 cm and more. For quantitative analysis, a computer program for numerical simulation of the heating up and cooling down processes was developed based on Finite Differences. With this program parameter studies have been performed for investigating the influence of environmental conditions, material parameters and geometry on the thermal behaviour. The comparison between experimental and simulated results enables the Inverse Solution.
NDT of Concrete Structures
(2002)
NDT-CE in Civil Engineering
(2002)
Non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete structures is performed using pulse-echo methods. According to the type of the applied waves it can be classified as acoustic (Impact-Echo, Ultrasonics) and electromagnetic methods (Radar). The results are visualised through different imaging processes. This work is performed in the frame of a research project promoted by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (FOR384).The objective of data fusion is to use the complementary information of the different methods. Radar can detect metallic reflectors in concrete (metallic ducts and concrete reinforcement) very well. This method is not able to locate defects behind these reflectors (injecting defects, defects behind close concrete reinforcement), because the electromagnetic waves are completely reflected at metals. The acoustic methods are able to compensate this deficit i.e. acoustic waves can penetrate through metal. But acoustic waves in the ultrasonic range are completely reflected by air layers. Air layers have smaller influence on radar propagation, so that both methods complement each other.In order to be able to combine the NDT-data from several methods records at the same volume, the different data setsmodes of signals must be adapted. The ultrasonic and radar data have to be reconstructed with programs based on the Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique (SAFT) before data fusion. Subsequently, a conversion of the data into a uniform format has to be carried out. This is a prerequisite in order to keep the data exchange between the project partners as simple as possible. After the data sets are imported and transferred into a common reference system, they can be processed with operations according to the purpose of the investigation. Results, which have been achieved in concrete test specimen with radar and ultrasonics, will be presented and will show the feasibility of the data fusion method.
Im Rahmen eines FE-Projektes “Inspektion Fester Fahrbahnen“ der BAM und der Deutschen Bahn AG geht es um die Anwendung und weitere Entwicklung zerstörungsfreier Messverfahren zur Beurteilung des Zustandes Fester Fahrbahnen.
Nach ersten Versuchsreihen direkt im Gleis wurden für verschiedene Bauarten die charakteristischen Herstellungsbedingungen simuliert und systematisch untersucht. Die kombinierte Anwendung der drei Messverfahren Ultraschall-Array-, Impakt-Echo- und Impuls-Radar-Verfahren wird hier an dem Beispiel “Betonschwelle in Betoneinbettung” dargestellt.
Application of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy for the detection of hydrophobic coatings
(2001)
NDT of Concrete Structures
(2002)
The performance and reliability of NDT-CE methods must be assured to establish these methods for standard testing in construction and structure management. To develop and test NDT-methods as well as to investigate their reliability specimens with well-defined properties (defects and dimension) are needed. The design and construction of a large concrete specimen (40 m2) with various fixtures to simulate compaction faults, grouting faults and the variation of dimensions is described.
Verfahrensentwicklung zur Qualitätssicherung Fester Fahrbahnen mit zerstörungsfreien Prüfverfahren
(2002)
Improved Detection of Tendon Ducts and Defects in Concrete Structures Using Ultrasonic Imaging
(2002)
At the beginning of the 90s the general opinion was, that ultrasonic inspection methods using pulse-echo technique were not suitable for the inspection of concrete because of the inhomogeneity and the strong scattering behavior of the embedded aggregates. In the meantime the progress in the development of new equipment and inspection strategies in connection with ultrasonic imaging techniques turns the pulse-echo technique into a powerful tool to solve problems related to concrete materials. These imaging techniques - developed for the inspection of homogenous materials like steel of aluminum - could be adopted to the very low frequencies needed for concrete inspections.
In the framework of the feasibility study "Inspection of Concrete-Embedded Tracks" between BAM and Deutscher Bahn AG, application and further development of NDT- measurements for the constructional conditions of the concrete-embedded tracks are investigated.
After first test series on the rail track [Ref 1] and in further laboratory investigations on test specimen [Ref 2], result of the three selected non-destructive methods impact- echo, ultrasonic-echo and impulse radar will be presented.
Assessment of post tensioned concrete bridges applying automated non-destructive testing systems
(2005)
Zusammenfassung:
Die zerstörungsfreie Untersuchung von Spannbetonbauwerken mit Radar, Impact-Echo und Ultraschallecho konzentriert sich auf die Ortung von Bewehrung und, wegen der damit verbundenen Korrosionsgefahr, auf
die Lokalisierung von Verpressfehlern in Spannkanälen. Für die automatisierte Untersuchung großer Flächen wurden in der BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und prüfung Scannersysteme entwickelt und an mehreren Brückenbauwerken erprobt. Die Messdaten der drei angewendeten Verfahren werden eingehend bearbeitet und miteinander kombiniert. Durch die Kombination der Verfahren kann sowohl die schlaffe Bewehrung als auch Spannbewehrung geortet und können Hinweise auf Verpressfehler gegeben werden.
Assessment of post tensioned concrete bridges applying automated non-destructive testing systems
(2006)
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for On-Site Determination of Chloride and Sulfur content
(2004)
Determination of chloride content in concrete structures with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
(2005)
An important criterion for the evaluation of reinforced concrete structures is the measurement of the chloride content. This will normally be done by time consuming standard chemical methods. We propose the application of a spectroscopic technique, the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), which provides the advantages of a fast measurement, the potential for on-site application and the possibility to investigate a wide range of different measuring points. The surface can be scanned, or depth profiles are available from cores. Measurements can be performed directly on the sample surface and the results are available in near real time. We present LIBS results measured on concrete cores as well as on grinded and pressed material in comparison with the results of standard chemical methods. The optimum LIBS set-up and the experimental conditions to detect and measure chlorine in building materials are reported. The limits of detection were determined and calibration curves were measured.
The applicability of pulse phase thermography (PPT) for the investigation of structures is studied systematically on concrete test specimens and on a plastered sandstone column. In the test specimens, voids and delaminations are implemented in different depths and with different sizes, modelling real voids, honeycombing and debonding. Delaminations of plaster in concrete and masonry and behind tiles on concrete are investigated. PPT is based on the frequency analysis of the cooling down process of actively heated surfaces. Therefore, it is contactless and thus completely non-destructive (if overheating of the surface is prevented), fast and allows the inspection of large surface areas. The interpretation of amplitude and phase images gives semi-quantitative information about the observed defects. The phase images provide a deeper probing up to 1015 cm in relation to the interpretation of the thermograms and to the amplitude images. In addition, the influence of surface inhomogeneities and non-uniform heating is reduced.
Assessment of post tensioned box girder bridges applying automated non-destructive testing methods
(2006)
Abstract
In the recent years the application of infrared thermography and especially its active approaches lock-in thermography, impulse themography and pulse phase thermography (PPT) has gained more importance for non-destructive testing (NDT). In this paper it is demonstrated that PPT is very well suited for NDT in civil engineering. The method is based on pulse heating of the investigated specimen and on the observation of the cooling down process on its surface with an infrared camera. The transient behaviour is afterwards analysed with Fast Fourier Transformation, enabling the creation of phase and amplitude images with enhanced visualisation of the defects. Results of European and National (i.e. DFG) funded projects are presented, for example the detection of voids and inhomogeneities close to the surface and the localisation of delaminations on plastered concrete and masonry specimen.
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG
Im Rahmen eines von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft geförderten Vorhabens zur zerstörungsfreien Prüfung im Bauwesen wird in der Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Zusammenarbeit mit der Technischen Universität Berlin (TUB) die Puls-Phasen-Thermografie (PPT) weiterentwickelt, bewertet und eingesetzt. Die durch die Impuls-Thermografie (IT) aufgenommenen Daten werden mittels Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) bearbeitet. Die durch die FFT gewonnenen Phasenbilder reduzieren die Störeinflüsse von Oberflächeninhomogenitäten und ungleichmäßiger Erwärmung.
Die dargestellten Ergebnisse zeigen deutlich, dass sich die PPT sehr gut zur zerstörungsfreien Prüfung im Bauwesen eignet. Insbesondere Inhomogenitäten im oberflächennahen Bereich, wie Ablösungen und Hohlstellen hinter Beschichtungen (Putz, CFK-Laminate etc.), aber auch Defekte in größeren Tiefen können zuverlässig geortet und bildgebend dargestellt werden.
Non-destructive Testing of a Post tensioned Concrete Bridge Applying an Automated Measuring System
(2004)
In der BAM wurde als Gemeinschaftsvorhaben der Fachgruppe „Zerstörungsfreie Schadensdiagnose und Umweltmessverfahren“ ein rechnergesteuerter Messabtaster für Bauwerksteile (Baustellenscanner) entwickelt. Es handelt sich um ein auf Schienen verfahrbares modulares System mit einem multifunktionalen Messkopf für mehrere zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren. Mit dem Baustellenscanner können Objekte wie Brücken oder Fundamentplatten schneller und genauer als bisher bei gleichzeitig reduziertem Personalaufwand untersucht werden.
Ermittlung des Chloridgehaltes von Betonproben mit Laser-Induzierter Breakdown Spektroskopie (LIBS)
(2004)
New thermography systems enable the application of active investigation techniques, i.e. the observation of the cooling down process after heating the surface of a structure under investigation. Defects like voids in concrete having a different thermal diffusivity in comparison to the bulk material are visualised by different surface temperatures. The differences between temperature transient curves above sound regions and above inhomogeneities are expected to include information about the defect parameters.
Experimental investigations with impulse thermography and radar on a concrete test specimen containing voids were analysed. Radar was used to determine the depth of the voids. The influence of size and depth of the voids on the temperature transient curves was studied for different heating times. The transient curves were also fitted with a simple semi-empirical model.
Impulse-thermography has been established as a fast and reliable tool in many areas of non-destructive testing. In recent years several investigations have been done to apply active thermography to civil engineering. For quantitative investigations in this area of application, finite difference calculations have been performed for systematic studies on the influence of environmental conditions, heating power and time, defect depth and size and thermal properties of the bulk material (concrete). The comparison of simulated and experimental data enables the quantitative analysis of defects.
The method requires two parallel boreholes in the specimen in which two microwave antennae can be moved. The moisture content in the material can be calculated from the microwave intensity transmitted between the two boreholes. Moisture profiles along the boreholes can be obtained by moving the antennae in steps along the length of the boreholes and taking measurements at each step.
The microwave frequencies used in the laboratory measurements ranged from 8 to 16.5 GHz in steps of 0.5 GHz. The diameters of the antennae were between 7 and 9 mm, and of the boreholes between 8 and 12 mm. The microwave method produced measurement uncertainties between 0 and 2% by volume for all the materials studied in this report.
In impact-echo testing of finite concrete structures, reflections of Rayleigh and body waves from lateral boundaries significantly affect time-domain signals and spectra. In the present paper we demonstrate by numerical simulations and experimental measurements at a concrete specimen that these reflections can lead to systematic errors in thickness determination. These effects depend not only on the dimensions of the specimen, but also on the location of the actual measuring point and on the duration of the detected time-domain signal.
A toolbox with non-destructive testing methods for the condition assessment of railway bridges
(2006)
The unified economic structure of the European market requires a unified transport infrastructure to ensure seamless and barrierfree transportation of passengers and goods. The European commission is funding the European Integrated Project Sustainable Bridges to comply with future traffic demands. The main objective of the project is to reliably assess and upgrade the bridge infrastructure for the required increase of axle loads and transport volume. 32 Institutes from 12 countries develop unified procedures for the assessment and improvement of the existing railway bridge stock under the guidance and review of six major European railway companies.
Non destructive testing (NDT) is given a high priority. One of the work packages concentrates on the potential of advanced NDT-methods and creates a toolbox with advisable methods for the condition assessment of all types of railway bridges. Although NDT-methods are implemented in the quality assurance process in many industries, their application in the railway infrastructure is not common. Only a few countries have included selected NDT-methods into advanced condition assessment procedures for the management of their bridge stock.
This paper describes also current activities to enhance pulse-phase thermography, impulse-radar and acoustic methods. The advanced methods enable infrastructure owners to verify construction plans, to assess structures, repair and strengthening quality or to identify in-service damages. Latest development is an automated scanning system for combined acoustic and electromagnetic measurements. The results are then combined through data fusion techniques to further increase their value for the bridge owners.
The sonic surface wave (or Rayleigh wave) velocity measured on prismatic concrete specimens under uniaxial compression was found to be highly stress-dependent. At low stress levels, the acoustoelastic effect and the closure of existing microcracks results in a gradual increase in surface wave velocities. At higher stress levels, concrete suffers irrecoverable damage: the existing microcracks widen and coalesce and new microcracks form. This progressive damage process leads first to the flattening and eventually the drop in the velocity-stress curves. Measurements on specimens undergoing several loading cycles revealed that the velocities show a stress-memory effect in good agreement with the Kaiser effect. Comparing the velocities measured during loading and unloading, the effects of stress and damage on the measured velocities could be differentiated. Moreover, the stress dependency of surface wave velocity proved to be direction-dependent. The velocity increases and decreases the most when measured parallel and perpendicular to the loading axis, respectively.
Automated multi-sensor systems in civil engineering for condition assessment of concrete structures
(2012)
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Fast Analysis of Ingress Profiles of Ions on Concrete
(2012)
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for fast analysis of ingress profiles of ions on concrete
(2012)
Honeycombs/compaction faults occur in the concrete structures due to improper solidification of the concrete, which may reduce the strength of the concrete and also act as a passage for the water/acids that further corrodes the reinforcements. This paper explores about the acoustic pulse-echo techniques for the detection of honeycomb defects in a laboratory specimen located at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin. Since concrete is an inhomogeneous medium, the defect Signals are masked by the material noise due to large amount of scattering/ reflections of acoustic waves. A filtering method using the discrete wavelet transforms is applied on the ultrasonic time Signals for the better localization of defects.
The delamination of concrete slabs is the separation along a plane roughly parallel to, and generally near, the surface. Corrosion-induced delamination is a common problem in old concrete bridge decks. If undetected, delaminations could expand, reach the surface, and result in spalling. Early detection of delamination is necessary for planning timely repairs that prevent costly deck replacement projects. Most bridge owners rely on routine visual and traditional surveys of bridge deck conditions. These surveys are highly subjective and can locate only large shallow delaminated zones. Several nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques have recently been employed for bridge deck evaluation to obtain more objective and comprehensive assessment. The reliability of applicable methods needs to be established before a greater role for NDT in routine inspections can be encouraged. This paper presents a validation study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of three NDT techniques, namely impact echo, ultrasound (US) echo, and US linear array, in detection of delamination. This study is unique because the subject test specimens were deteriorated bridge deck segments preserved from the demolition of a prestressed box girder bridge. The results of the tests conducted on one of the specimens are presented and discussed here: impact echo provided satisfactory overall assessment, but the individual results were often difficult to interpret; US echo detected deep delaminations but not shallow ones; and US linear array located the extent of deep delaminations and provided indications of shallow ones.