Structure is a assembly of members that transfer superimposed load to the sub substructure. We often see many old structures in our surrounding that are 30 years old or even more. In order to insure serviceability and safety of such structures non-destructive tests are carried out. Non-destructive testing gives us idea of present condition of structure. Basic principle of non-destructive testing is to evaluate the strength of member in a structure without any destruction in the structure so that structure can be serviceable to the client. In this paper condition assessment of a college building located in Nagpur city is carried out. In this case, Non-destructive as well as Destructive test had been carried out. Results of these test have been included in this paper. Non-destructive testing method such Rebound Hammer Test, Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV)test, ph test, Half-cell potentiometer test have been carried out, and Destructive test- core cutting test was also carried out.
Volume 11 | 08-Special Issue
Pages: 2979-2985