| Session 2A: Concrete Performance | Session 2B: Ultrasonics |
| 16.20 | LOK-TEST And CAPO-TEST Pullout Testing, Twenty Years Experience, C G Petersen, In-Situ Testing, Denmark | A Novel Technique For Advanced Ultrasonic Testing Of Concrete By Using Signal Conditioning Methods And A Scanning Laser Vibrometer, B Köhler, G Hentes, W Mueller, IZfP, Germany |
| 16.45 | A Study Into The Assessment Of Compressive Strength Of In-Situ Concrete Using Semi And Non-Destructive Techniques, K Etebar, Kingston University | Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Technique For Concrete Elements Using Synthetic Aperture, M Krause, H Wiggenhauser, BAM, Germany |
| 17.10 | High Energy Radiography and Radar Applications To Concrete Inspection, P Shaw, A Xu, STK Inter Test AB, Sweden | Numerical Modelling Of Ultrasonic Attenuation And Dispersion In Concrete - The Effect Of Aggregates And Porosity, F Shubert, B Köhler, IZfP, Germany |
| 17.35 | Ultrasonic Methods Of Evaluating Concrete Permeability, I E Shkolnik, O C Udegbunam, H M Aktan, Wayne State University, USA | Problem Concerned With Ensuring The Unity Of Concrete Ultrasonic Testing, P S Vityuk, P I Krivosheyev, O A Stoyantseva, State Research Institute of Building Constructions, Ukraine, S I Potapov, North-West Extra-Mural Polytechnic Institute, Russia |
| 18.00 | Close | |
| 19.00-21.00 | Welcome Buffet at Derby and Rathbone Hall. Light meal and soft drinks; cash bar. |
| Session 3A: Radar | Session 3B - Steel Performance |
| 09.30 | Potentials And Benefits Of Surface Penetrating Radar In Non-Destructive Civil Engineering Applications, P Mallinson, ERA Technology. | Title to be confirmed, S K Datta, University of Colorado |
| 09.55 | Assessing Bridge Pier Scour By Radar, S G Millard, J H Bungey, C Thomas, M N Soutsos, M R Shaw, A Patterson, University of Liverpool. | Testing Of Mechanical Properties Of Steel Constructions By Pulse Magnetic MethodV D Piunov, V B Kratirov, V F Matyuk, M A Melgui, A A Osipov, Institute of Applied Physics of Belarus Academy of Sciences. |
| 10.20 | Radar Tomography Checking Concrete Pile Integrity, | F N Kong, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, H M Bahia, B K H Bujang, University Malaysia Sarawak. |
| 10.45-11.15 | Coffee | |
| Session 4A: Radar | Session 4B: Corrosion/Cover |
| 11.15 | Interpretation Of The Radar Images From A Scour Hole Survey To Produce A Correct Contour Of The Scour Hole Depth, C Thomas, S G Millard, A J Patterson, University of Liverpool | The Use Of Small Electrochemical Perturbations To Assess The Corrosion Of Steel In Concrete, A M Hassanein, G K Glass, N R Buenfield, Imperial College. |
| 11.40 | Title to be confirmed, I J Padaratz, University of Edinburgh | Experimental Studies On The Use Of A Guard Ring For Current Confinement During Linear Polarisation Resistance Measurement On Reinforced Concrete, K R Gowers, S G Millard, J H Bungey, University of Liverpool. |
| 12.05 | Coupling Effects On GPR Surveys, A Shaari, S G Millard, J H Bungey, University of Liverpool. | Title to be confirmed, G Sawade, Forshungs-und Material Prufungsanstalt Baden-Wuttemberg, Stuttgart. |
| 12.30 | Finite-Difference Time Domaine (FDTD) Simulation Of GPR Propagation In Dispersive Media, Y G Lee, J H Suh, Seoul National University, Korea. | Non-Contact Techniques Of Underground Pipelines Corrosion Testing, R Dzhala, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. |
| 13.00 | Lunch | |
| Session 5A: Radar | Session 5B: Corrosion/Cover |
| 14.00 | The Influence Of Concrete Composition Upon Radar Test Results, J H Bungey M R Shaw, S G Millard, M N Soutsos, B A Austin, University of Liverpool. | Title to be confirmed, C Andrade, Instituto De Ciencias, Madrid |
| 14.25 | | Can You Rely On An Electromagnetic Cover Meter For Accurate Readings? Is It Possible To Have A Direct And Continuous Reading Of Bar Size? C N Owston, Dinsley Devices Ltd, Carlisle. |
| 14.50 | Measurement Of Permittivity In Concrete Samples Using An Open-Ended Coaxial Line, F Thompson, Manchester Metropolitan University. | Bar Sizing Of Reinforcement In Concrete - Comparison Of Available Methods, J C Alldred, Protovale (Oxford) Ltd |
| 15.15 | Laboratory Modelling Of Radar Propagation Through Masonry Models, C Colla, University of Edinburgh. | Monitoring System For Stray Current Corrosion In Reinforced Concrete Transit Tunnel, M Alberizzi, AEM, Italy, F Gaddi, P Galimberti, Metrolpolitana Milanese Spa, L Lazzari, Cescor Srl. |
| 15.40 | Coffee | |
| Session 6: Integrity Assessment |
| 16.00 | Use Of Spectral Analysis To Detect Defects In Masonry Arch Bridges, H Ali-Ahmed, A Bensalem, C A Fairfield, A Sibbald, Napier University, Scotland. |
| 16.25 | Applications Of NDT Methods For The Determination Of Unknown Bridge Foundation Depths, M F Aouad, L D Olson, Olson Engineering, USA. |
| 16.50-17.15 | Jet Grouting 'In-Situ Diameter Control' With Hydrophone Measurements, H W Gross, Bilfinger & Berger Bavakriengesellschaft, Germany. |
| 17.15 | Close |
| 18.30 | Visit to Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Docks, Liverpool. Transport, buffet and drinks provided. |
| Session 7A: Radar | Session 7: Building Performance |
| 09.30 | Non-Destructive Evaluation Of The Water Conveying Tunnel, Y-Dong Pai, J S Ho, Institute Of Nuclear Energy Research, China | Comparison Of Heat Sources Used For In-Situ Measurements Of Thermal Conductivity Of Building Materials, W Heimke, V Christoph, Hochschule Für Technik Und Wirtschaft Dresden (FH), Germany. |
| 09.55 | Application Of Non-Destructive Tests For Inspection Of Concrete Tunnel Lining, Y G Kim, H J Jeong, C L Park, Daewoo Institute of Construction Technology. | An Investigation On The Effects Of Transpiration On Historical Buildings Using Thermographic Analysis, N Ludwig, A E Rosina, University of Milano, Italy. |
| 10.20 | Overview Of BRITE-EURAM Project - Radar In The Construction and Building Industries, J H Bungey, University of Liverpool | The Use Of The Laser-Doppler Aneometer To Investigate The Heat Transfer By Convection On Building Components, A Donath, Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, Germany. |
| 10.45-11.15 | Coffee | |
| Session 8A: Integrity Assessment | Session 8B: Component Performance | |
| 11.15 | Acoustic Methods For Locating Cavities In Walls And Floors In Old Buildings, C M Johannesson, S Ljunggren, Royal Institute Of Technology, Stockholm. | Test Instrument With Three Measuring Circles For The Interpretation Of Damages In Hoisting Ropes And Application To Steel Cord Conveyor Belt Testing, F Langebrake, D Fuchs, R Dix, DMT - Gesellschaft für Forshung und Prüfung mbH, Germany. |
| 11.40 | Comparison Of Non-Destructive Test To Detect Damage Of Concrete Members Due To Fatigue Load, M Yoshizawa, Technology Centre of Metropolitan Expressway, T Uomoto, University of Tokyo, K Masuda, Pacific Consultants Ltd. | Assessment Of Remaining Life Cycle Of Steel Structures Under Fatigue Loading By Monitoring And Parallel Testing, U Peil, M Mehdianpour, Institute for Steel Structures, Technical University, Braunschweig, Germany. |
| 12.05 | Characterisation Of Surface Cracks With Rayleigh Waves: A Numerical Model, G Hévin, O Abraham, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées, France, H A Pedersen, M Campillo, Laboratoire de Géophysique Interne et Tectonophysique, France. | A New Non-Destructive Capability For Cement Composites Based On Electrical Fracto-Emissions, J S Lee, Hanyang University, Korea. |
| 12.30 | Acoustic Methods For Non-Destructive Testing And Evaluation Of Paint Coatings Adhesion In Civil Engineering, Z Nazarchuk, V Koshovy, E Krivin, V Bajsa, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. | Theoretical Bases Of Free Oscillation Method For Non-Destructive Testing In Civil Engineering, N I Burau, L M Gelman, National Technical University of Ukraine. |
| 13.00 | Lunch | |
| Session 9A: Integrity Assessment |
| 14.00 | Quality Control Of Concrete Tunnel Shells Using Impact Echo Methods, W Brameshuber, M Willmes, Bilfinger And Berger Bauaktiengesellschaft, Germany |
| 14.25 | Fracture Behaviour Of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams Revealed by NDT, A Van Hauwaert, J F Thimus, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. |
| 14.50 | Damage Concrete Evaluation By Means Of Acoustic Parameters, V Buglino, A Failla, A Masnata, M Scarpello, University of Palermo, Italy |
| 15.15 | Title to be confirmed, D Pearson-Kirk, Rust Consulting Ltd. |
| 15.40-16.00 | Coffee |
| Session 10A: Integrity Assessment |
| 16.00 | Developments For The Non-Destructive Evaluation Of Highway Bridges In The United States, G A Washer, Federal Highway Administration, USA. |
| 16.25 | New Signal Processing Techniques In Acoustic Resonance Testing Of Concrete Products, X Xia, C W Turner, King's College, London. |
| 16.50 | Influence Of Moisture Content On Impact Acoustics Of Reinforced Concrete Beams With Cracks, I Yoshihiro, Sato Kogyo Co Ltd, Japan, T Uomoto, University of Tokyo. |
| 17.15 | LIBS For Non-Destructive Testing Of Element Distributions On Surfaces, H Wiggenhauser, D Schaurich, G Wilsch, BAM, Germany. |
| 17.45 | Close |
| 19.30 | Conference Dinner at Derby and Rathbone Hall |
| Session 11A: Roads/Pavements | Session 11B: Moisture |
| 09.30 | NDT Methods For The In-Situ Evaluation Of Pavements In The USA - A Review, S Popovics, Drexel University, USA, J S Popovics, Northwestern University, USA. | Investigation Of Dielectric Properties Of Brick Materials As A Function Of Moisture And Salt Content Using A Microwave Impulse Technique At Very High Frequencies, Ch Maierhofer, J Wostmann, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und Prufung (BAM), Germany. |
| 09.55 | Long Term Observations On Asphalt Concrete Pavement, H R Sztukiewicz, Poznan University of Technology, Poland. | Time Domain Reflectometry For Monitoring Moisture Content In Waste Materials Of High Electrical Conductivity, W K P Loon, W Willemsen, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands, J P C M van der Aa, Ministry of Transport, The Netherlands, E J G deWinter, Dutch Institute for Dairy Research, E Perfect, College of Agriculture, Kentucky, USA. |
| 10.20 | Determination Of Effect Of Stability Tests And Indirect Tensile Strength (IDT) Of Asphaltic Mixtures Using Computed Tomography, D Braz, R T Lopes, Nuclear instrumentation Laboratory, Brazil, L M G da Motta, Geotechnic Laboratory, Brazil. | Measuring The Moisture Dependence Of Sound Velocity In Porous Building Materials, J Toman, A Kalbac, R Cerny, Czech Technical University of Prague. |
| 10.45-11.15 | Coffee | |
| Session 12A - Roads/Pavements | Session 12B: Moisture | |
| 11.15 | Use Of Seismic Pavement Analyzer For NDT Of Roads, S Nazarian, D Yuan, The University of Texas, USA. | Title to be confirmed, H Mouhasseb, University of Karlsruhe, Germany. |
| 11.40 | Evolution-Based Genetic Algorithms For Optimization Of Non-Destructive Surface Wave Tests On Pavements, M Osama Al-Hunaidi, National Research Council of Canada. | Radiofrequency Methods Design For On-Line Measurement Of Moisture Content In Produced Building Materials, S Sovlukov, Institute of Control Sciences, Russia. |
| 12.05 | Plenary Paper - The Future For NDT in Civil Engineering, J Bungey, University of Liverpool. | |
| 12.25 | Conference closure - J H Bungey, University of Liverpool. | |
| 12.45 | Lunch | |
| 14.00 -16.00 | Visit to the laboratories of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Liverpool | |