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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity

UPV non-destructive test per BS 1881-203 / ASTM C597

Test Level
Internal quality assessment
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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV)
Assess internal quality, homogeneity, and detect defects
⚙ Test Setup
mm
µs
days
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Enter UPV Parameters
Enter path length and transit time to calculate pulse velocity.
📝 Standards
  • BS 1881-203: Testing concrete - Recommendations for measurement of velocity of ultrasonic pulses
  • ASTM C597: Standard Test Method for Pulse Velocity Through Concrete
  • Velocity ranges: >4.5 km/s Excellent; 3.5-4.5 Good; 3.0-3.5 Fair; <3.0 Poor
  • Direct transmission gives most reliable results; indirect method for surface assessment
  • Temperature correction: +1% velocity per 10°C above 20°C calibration temperature
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