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    The document describes procedures for conducting core cutter and rebar locator tests on concrete structures. The core cutter test involves extracting concrete core samples on-site using a core cutter and then testing the samples in a lab for compressive strength and chemical composition. The rebar locator test uses magnetic properties to detect the location, depth, and diameter of reinforcing bars embedded in concrete. Responsibilities for conducting the tests are divided between Indus, who coordinates site access and permits, and the vendor, who performs the on-site testing and laboratory analysis and reports the results.

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    The document describes procedures for conducting core cutter and rebar locator tests on concrete structures. The core cutter test involves extracting concrete core samples on-site using a core cutter and then testing the samples in a lab for compressive strength and chemical composition. The rebar locator test uses magnetic properties to detect the location, depth, and diameter of reinforcing bars embedded in concrete. Responsibilities for conducting the tests are divided between Indus, who coordinates site access and permits, and the vendor, who performs the on-site testing and laboratory analysis and reports the results.

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    The document describes procedures for conducting core cutter and rebar locator tests on concrete structures. The core cutter test involves extracting concrete core samples on-site using a core cutter and then testing the samples in a lab for compressive strength and chemical composition. The rebar locator test uses magnetic properties to detect the location, depth, and diameter of reinforcing bars embedded in concrete. Responsibilities for conducting the tests are divided between Indus, who coordinates site access and permits, and the vendor, who performs the on-site testing and laboratory analysis and reports the results.

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    7.

    1 CORE CUTTER TEST

    A. Test Objective:

    The objective of core cutter test is following:

    1. Visual inspect the interior of the concrete

    2. Compressive strength of concrete with laboratory testing

    3. Chemical testing for determining density, water absorption, indirect tensile


    strength and expansion due to alkali-aggregate reaction etc.

    After compressive strength testing, test sample can further be used for chemical
    analysis for concluding on ratio of concrete mix components (Cement : Sand :
    Aggregates).

    B. Test Equipment to be used:

    This test involves core cutter instrument for extracting samples from concrete
    foundation/ columns at site and compression testing machine for finding
    compressive strength of the sample withdrawn.

    Fig.4 : Core Cutter (on-site test) Fig. 5: Compression Testing Machine (lab
    test)
    C. Test Methodology:
    Core cutter test shall be performed after rebar locator test is conducted at test location.
    Core cutter test shall be carried out as per the guidelines of Indian Standards IS:1199-
    1959 for Field Core Cutting and IS:516-1959 for Laboratory Compressive Strength.
    Following steps shall be followed:
    I. Field Sample Collection
    Following steps shall be followed for conducting test while collecting samples from
    site:
    i. Sample size: A core specimen to be extracted shall be of 60mm diameter
    and 120mm length.
    ii. Refer Annexure 1C for test locations, no. of samples to be taken etc.
    iii. After ensuring that there is no main reinforcement/ anchor bolts with rebar
    locator, core shall be withdrawn on specified locations in Annexure 1C.
    iv. From locations, where core of concrete is withdrawn for testing,
    shall be duly refilled with epoxy grouting concrete.

    Sample Photo 1: Extracted Concrete Core samples 2: Core Sample in Compression Testing Machine

    II. Laboratory Testing 1: Compressive Strength Testing


    The measured compressive strength of the specimen shall be calculated by
    dividing the maximum load applied to the specimen during the test by the cross-
    sectional area, calculated from the mean dimensions of the section and shall be
    expressed to the
    nearest kg per sq cm. Average of three values shall be taken to conclude the
    concrete strength.
    III. Laboratory Testing 2: Chemical Analysis
    The destructed core samples under compressive strength test shall be used for
    chemical analysis for determination of unit weight, estimation of voids, ratio of
    cement: sand: aggregates, pH value and chloride content. Broken samples from
    the core can be used to determine the pH value and the chloride content in the
    sample. These tests on cores & core samples will also provide information that
    can be used to assess the state of corrosion of reinforcing steel.
    D. Interpretation of Results

    Compressive Strength
    The Equivalent Cube Strength can be estimated in two Steps:
    In the First Step a Correction for the effect of Length/Diameter ratio is applied to
    convert the Core Length to an Equivalent Standard Cylinder Strength.
    In the Second Step appropriate relationship between strength of cylinder and cube
    is used to convert the equivalent standard cylinder strength obtain in Step 1 to
    equivalent cube strength. This conversion to a cube strength may be based on the
    general accepted average relationship for L/D = 2.0; Cube Strength = 1.25 X
    Cylinder Strength

    Format for Core Test Result of Extracted samples

    Measure Correctio Correction Correcte Equivale Densit


    Sampl Crushing d n Factor Factor for H- d nt Cube y of
    e No. Size of Sample Load Cylinder for D Cylinder Strength Concrete
    Value Strength Diameter Ratio of Core Strength
    D L Weight
    (mm) (mm) (gms) Kg KNS N/mm^2 N/mm^2 N/mm^2 (KN/m^3)
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6

    7.2 REBAR LOCATOR TEST

    A. Test Objective:
    This is an accurate way to detect diameter, location and number of reinforcement bars
    embedded inside concrete and concrete cover over reinforcement steel.

    B. Test Equipment to be used:

    Following properly calibrated test equipment shall be used by NDT vendors for
    conducting rebar locator test:
    1. PROFOMETER 5+ equipment from M/s Proceq SA, Switzerland
    2. PACHOMETER equipment from M/s Ashida, India

    Fig.6 : Rebar Locator Test


    Equipment

    C. Test Methodology:

    This test shall be conducted for finding location, depth as well as size of steel
    reinforcement bar being present in concrete. Instrument uses the magnetic properties
    of the reinforcing materials.
    Following steps shall be followed for testing:
    i. Surface preparation: For testing, smooth, clean and dry surface shall be selected.
    ii. Before using rebar locator test instrument, samples of known diameter and
    concrete block shall be used for calibration.
    iii. After calibration of instrument is done, find out the location of reinforced bars
    by connecting sensor to main instrument through connecting cord as shown in
    below fig.7. below. Sensor should be placed directly on concrete surface. When
    the sensor approaches over the metal bar the maximum of meter deflection shall
    be obtained. The place on which maximum deflection on voltmeter occurs is the
    correct location of the reinforcing bar in concrete, which can be marked on
    concrete surface by suitable marker.
    Fig.7: Location of Reinforced Bars
    iv. Cover sensor shall be connected to the main unit by using suitable cord for
    detection of cover (depth of bar from the surface) as shown in below fig.8.
    Insert the sensor in the cradle unit. Keep the cradle over located linking tie bar
    and move the sensor slowly to surface side observing the meter needle
    movement. The actual spacing of the sensor from the concrete surface shall be
    measured from the sensor location in the cradle. This shall be read from the
    scale attached to the cradle side. Avoid the junction of the main and tie rods.

    Fig.8: Detection of Cover


    v. Then with the help of location and cover, diameter of reinforced bars shall be
    recorded from LCD display in mm as shown in below fig.9. As per calibration
    process for the measuring diameter of reinforced bars, cradle scale shall be set
    according to concrete cover.
    Fig.9: Measuring diameter of reinforced bars
    D. Interpretation of Test Results:

    This test does not involve any laboratory testing, accurate readings taken from field
    shall be directly interpreted and concluded.

    1. Scope of Work

    The scope of work shall include mobilization of all necessary tools and equipment,
    provision of necessary engineering supervision and technical personnel, skilled and
    unskilled labour etc. as required for carrying out the entire NDT operation as well as
    laboratory tests, analysis and interpretation of data collected and preparation of the NDT
    Report.

    Following sections defines scope of work for Indus and Vendor.

    A. Scope of Work – Indus


    Indus shall be responsible for following activities –
    1. Indus shall allocate sites and release purchase order to vendors along with
    necessary site database such as site ID, site address, site type (GBT/RTT), etc.
    2. Indus shall provide names and contact details for site technicians, supervisors
    and cluster manager for day-to-day coordination.
    3. This test shall be conducted in presence of Indus representative.
    4. Indus shall ensure the site access permission to carry out NDT operations.
    5. Soil excavation and back-filling shall be in Indus scope.
    6. Issuing permit to WORK AT SITE to vendor wherever applicable.
    B. Scope of Work – Vendor
    Scope of work for Vendor responsible for NDT operations shall be as
    follows –
    1. Conducting NDT on site
    a. On receipt of site allocation from Indus, vendor shall plan visit to
    allocated site alongwith necessary equipment, manpower and
    safety gears.
    b. VENDOR shall coordinate with Indus cluster manager and site
    supervisors for site permission in advance to sending authorized
    teams & experienced individuals in field for operation of works
    with complete responsibility.
    c. During NDT, vendor shall maintain all readings and adequate
    records of testing.
    d. NDT technicians employed by vendor shall be skilled and
    trained to conduct the test accurately in compliance to guidelines
    mentioned in this document and as per best safety standards.
    e. It is essential that equipment and instruments be properly
    calibrated at the commencement of the work.
    f. Obtaining permit to WORK AT HEIGHT from Indus before the
    start of work, wherever applicable.
    g. Safety and security of testing instruments during transportation
    and on-site shall be VENDOR’s responsibility till the site is duly
    completed and accepted.
    h. After sample collection, laboratory tests shall be conducted from
    NABL accredited laboratories.
    i. Re-filling of core extraction locations with epoxy grout concrete.

    2. Deliverable of NDT Report


    Vendor shall submit a formal report containing following:
    a. Site plan indicating test locations
    b. Field test readings for each test
    c. Interpretation of test results for each test
    d. Site photographs during testing
    e. Photographs of all cores extracted with proper labeling and
    refilling
    f. Photographs of core during compressive strength test

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