A Nondestructive Testing Technique: Nail Penetration Test

Selçuk L., Gökce H. S., Kayabali K., Simsek O.

ACI STRUCTURAL JOURNAL, vol.109, no.2, pp.245-252, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 109 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: ACI STRUCTURAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.245-252
  • Keywords: compressive strength, nail penetration test, nondestructive testing, Windsor probe, COARSE-AGGREGATE, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, STRENGTH, CONCRETE
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study presents a practical nondestructive testing (NDT) method: the nail penetration test (NPT). The major tools of the test technique are a gas nailer with 130 J (95.88 ft-lbf) power, concrete nails, and a gas nailer cell. The study covers three different limestone aggregate types. Six concrete mixtures were prepared from each aggregate type. Five nail shots were performed on each concrete mixture (or grade) and the average value was obtained.