Measurements of microwave reflection properties of early-age concrete and mortar specimens

Kwok Chung, Sergey Kharkovsky

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Measurement and monitoring results on reflection properties of concrete and mortar cubic specimens are presented in this paper. The results were obtained by using a sweeping microwave frequency over entire X-band (8.2 – 12.4 GHz). Dependencies of the reflection coefficient and conductance on water-tocement ratio and effect of coarse aggregates in the specimens are demonstrated. It is shown that the decays on magnitudes of reflection coefficients of concrete and mortar specimens have different rates versus days. The causes and effects of measurement uncertainties are discussed. The expected applications of the results for the determination of physical properties of cementbased materials are also discussed.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC 2014): Instrumentation and Measurement for Sustainable Development: 12-15 May 2014, Montevideo, Uruguay
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages1295-1300
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9781467363860
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventIEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference -
    Duration: 12 May 2014 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
    Period12/05/14 → …

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