dr inż. Tomasz Ferenc | Gdańsk University of Technology

The paper presents both non-destructive and destructive experimental tests on steel-reinforced concrete beams subjected to electrochemical corrosion. To examine the condition and behavior of the specimens, destructive tests were carried out, i.e., a three-point bending together with a modulated ultrasonic wave test. In addition, a series of non-destructive experiments were conducted, such as the potential measurement method, low-frequency...

The paper deals with the non-destructive experimental testing of the reinforced concrete beams under progressive corrosion. A series of experiments using electrical potential, ultrasound and low-frequency vibrations techniques are reported. Electrical potential and natural frequencies were used to characterise and monitor the corrosion process at its initial state. The P-wave velocity measurements were proved to be effective in...

W artykule przedstawiono badania nieniszczące belki żelbetowej poddanej działaniu korozji. Opisano serię eksperymentów z wykorzystaniem technik pomiaru różnicy potencjału, drgań swobodnych oraz ultradźwięków. Belkę poddano korozji elektrochemicznej poprzez umieszczenie jej w roztworze NaCl, a następnie podłączenie jej pod prąd stały. W czasie, gdy w belce rozwijał się proces korozji, była ona wyjmowana, oceniana wizualnie oraz...

This paper presents an analysis of a steel bullet LPG tank in operation at a base in Poland. The structure was set on a sand-gravel pillow and rigid concrete slab, and its settlement was periodically measured at five measuring points along the structure. After a few years, differential settlement was observed. Based on geodetic data, we attempt to assess the current stress level in the structure. The proposed methodology uses a...

The paper studies the mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) with various types and orientation of reinforcement. Analyzed specimens manufactured in the infusion process are made of polymer vinyl ester resin reinforced with glass fibres. Several samples were examined containing different plies and various fibres orientation [0, 90] or [+45, –45]. To assess the mechanical parameters of laminates, a series...