Mechanical characterization of building stones through DT and NDT tests: research of correlations for the in situ analysis of ancient masonry

Vasanelli, Emilia and Sileo, Maria and Leucci, Giovanni and Calia, Angela and Aiello, Maria Antonietta and Micelli, Francesco (2015) Mechanical characterization of building stones through DT and NDT tests: research of correlations for the in situ analysis of ancient masonry. Key engineering materials (Online), 628. pp. 85-89. ISSN 1662-9795

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Abstract

In this paper, the use of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing as a reliable technique to determine the compressive strength of a calcarenitic stone typical of Salento (South of Italy), known as Lecce Stone (LS) has been investigated. The scope of the experimental research is to establish correlations between the results obtained by non-destructive and destructive tests, in order to reduce the use of destructive methods within the diagnostic procedures for the mechanical analysis and qualification of ancient masonries. Furthermore, the presence of water as a variable affecting the test was investigated. The results of the tests show that the UPV values are well correlated with the compressive strengths and this method showed to be efficient in predicting the strength of LS.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate
Depositing User:	dottoressa Stefania Santangelo
Date Deposited:	11 Jan 2017 14:00
Last Modified:	11 Jan 2017 14:00
URI:	http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/15763

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