The Acoustic Emission (AE) technique, a non-destructive and instrumental investigation method, is herein applied to measure and check the evolution of damage in concrete and masonry structures. This method of analysis makes it possible to estimate the energy released by the monitored structure and to obtain information on the criticality of an ongoing process. Based on fractal concepts, which take into account the multiscale character of the energy dissipation in heterogeneous materials, an ad hoc energy parameter to evaluate the damage level of a structure is proposed.

A fractal approach for damage detection in concrete and masonry structures by acoustic emission technique / Carpinteri, Alberto; Lacidogna, Giuseppe; Pugno, Nicola. - In: ACOUSTIQUE ET TECHNIQUES. - ISSN 1263-8072. - 38:(2004), pp. 31-37. (Intervento presentato al convegno Acoustical and Vibratory Surveillance Methods and Diagnostic Techniques tenutosi a Senlis (FRA) nel 11-13 Oct. 2004).

A fractal approach for damage detection in concrete and masonry structures by acoustic emission technique

CARPINTERI, Alberto;LACIDOGNA, GIUSEPPE;PUGNO, Nicola
2004

Abstract

The Acoustic Emission (AE) technique, a non-destructive and instrumental investigation method, is herein applied to measure and check the evolution of damage in concrete and masonry structures. This method of analysis makes it possible to estimate the energy released by the monitored structure and to obtain information on the criticality of an ongoing process. Based on fractal concepts, which take into account the multiscale character of the energy dissipation in heterogeneous materials, an ad hoc energy parameter to evaluate the damage level of a structure is proposed.
2004
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