Wave-Based Non-Destructive Testing Methods

CE 59700

Credit Hours:

1

Instructor:

Luna Lu

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the basic principles of various wave-based NDT techniques
  2. Interpret the obtained data of wave-based NDT methods
  3. Evaluate the materials and structure conditions and integrity based on the wave-based NDT methods
  4. Professionally report the NDT testing results in both oral and written format

Description:

This course will equip students with necessary fundamental knowledge related to the Non-Destructive Testing methods. The topics will be discussed including fundamental materials mechanical properties and linear fracture mechanics of materials, testing procedures of commonly used civil materials and structures. The content such as, elasticity, fracture mechanics, and wave propagation, will be covered. Various case studies will be discussed to help students understand and apply the knowledge to field inspection or monitoring of civil materials and structures.

Prerequisites:

CE59700 Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing

Web Address:

https://purdue.brightspace.com/

Web Content:

Syllabus, grades, lecture notes, homework assignments, solutions and quizzes

Homework:

One homework assignments. 30% of grade

Quizzes:

Four timed quizzes. Quizzes will be performed weekly to test the student’s understanding of the class content. 40% of grade

Project:

Two lab projects throughout the semester. 30% of grade

Textbooks:

No textbook is required, but reference books and resources are suggested as below:

  • Alten F. Grandt Jr, Fundamentals of Structural Integrity, Damage Tolerant Design and Nondestructive Evaluation, Wiley Publishing, 2004
  • D. Huston, Structure Sensing, Health Monitoring and Performance Evaluation, Tylor & Francis, 2010.
  • R. Ratay, Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2009
  • Non-destructive Testing Methods for Evaluation of Concrete in Structures, ACI 228.2R-98. American Concrete Institute.
  • Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structure Before Rehabilitation, ACI 364.1 R-07, American Concrete Institute.
  • Diagnosis of Deterioration in Concrete Structures. Concrete Society Technical Report No. 54, The Concrete Society, 2000.
  • Martincek, Dynamics of Pavement Structures. CRC Press, 1994