UNFORMALIZED ASPECTS OF APPLICATION THE NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF CONCRETE QUALITY ON ROAD CONCRETE COATINGS

Formulation the problem. Experience with the use of non-destructive testing devices shows that theadjustment of calibration dependences in the conditions of damaged concrete surfaces is difficult. Usually quantitativeanalysis is replaced by qualitative, and methods that allow you to return to the quantitative assessment are notstandardized. That is, the adequacy of property definitions needs to be increased. The purpose of the study is todetermine the possibilities of increasing the adequacy in the using of non-destructive testing devices and to study theinfluence of the peculiarities of the technology of manufacturing concrete pavements on the measurement results.Results: It has been performed a visual inspection of the condition of the coating structure on the basis of currentregulations. The study was performed using an ultrasonic device "Novotest IPSM-U" and a device "Onyx 2.5" (shockpulse method). Measurements were performed both on the surface of the concrete pavement and on the samples takenfrom the structure. During the work, project materials and passports for the concrete mixture were used. Conclusions.Studies have shown that: to obtain evidence-based results in the application of non-destructive methods for determiningthe quality of concrete road pavements, existing methods need to be improved and formalized; it needs to be clarifiedand formalized the methods of providing acoustic contact of receivers − transmitters of ultrasonic vibrations with theconcrete surface and the conditions of interaction the indentors with the concrete surface during the implementation ofthe method of elastic rebound; it is necessary to develop and standartize a method for determining the properties of theconcrete mixture based on the properties of concrete.