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  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Structural Health Monitoring

Background:

  • Static modulus of elasticity (E) is crucial for structural analysis.
  • Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) method is commonly used to estimate E.
  • Existing methods often neglect concrete moisture's influence on E.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of moisture content on the static secant modulus of elasticity (E) in normal-weight structural concrete.
  • To compare the moisture sensitivity of E measurements obtained through static and dynamic (UPV) methods.
  • To validate existing formulas for estimating E under varying moisture conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Dynamic modulus of elasticity (E) was measured using the ultrasonic pulse velocity method.
  • Static secant modulus of elasticity (E) was determined through direct tests on drilled cores.
  • Two normal-weight concretes with compressive strengths of 51.6 MPa and 71.4 MPa were tested under different moisture conditions.
  • Results were compared with previously obtained data for lightweight aggregate concretes.

Main Results:

  • Moisture content significantly affected the dynamic modulus of elasticity (E) primarily in the weaker concrete (51.6 MPa).
  • The impact of moisture on the static modulus of elasticity (E) was less pronounced than expected and often insignificant, contrary to some literature.
  • Discrepancies in moisture impact between static and dynamic moduli were attributed to concrete's dense structure and measurement sensitivity.
  • Established formulas for estimating E were verified, showing varying degrees of accuracy under different moisture conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Concrete moisture's effect on static modulus (E) is complex and depends on concrete strength and measurement method.
  • The UPV method may be more sensitive to moisture variations than direct static tests for certain concrete types.
  • The study highlights the need for considering moisture content in structural concrete assessments, particularly for weaker mixes.
  • Findings provide valuable data for refining models used in structural health monitoring and concrete property estimation.