Pacometry
Pacometry is the test that uses electromagnetic induction to assess the presence, cover and, in some cases, the diameter of reinforcement bars in reinforced concrete parts.
Kot Engenharia equipment with adequate productivity for testing large areas, such as slabs. However, this procedure is more commonly performed on smaller areas in order to:
- Assist in carrying out ultrasound or sclerometry tests;
- Quality control in relation to the positioning and covering of reinforcement bars after concreting parts;
- Investigate structures where design documentation is not available;
- Assisting in the extraction of testimonies from structures in service;
- Locate ferromagnetic materials embedded in concrete (pipes, inserts, etc.).
The limitations of this method arise in some situations, such as:
- In the investigation of areas with a high density of bars or with the presence of secondary electromagnetic fields;
- Reading the diameter of the bars, when possible, can be difficult;
- The investigation of the second layer of bars for reinforcement is almost always unfeasible.
Therefore, carrying out this test requires knowledge of the method and its application.
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