ISO 16836:2019

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16836
First edition
2019-01
Non-destructive testing — Acoustic
emission testing — Measurement
method for acoustic emission signals
in concrete
Essais non destructifs — Contrôle par émission acoustique — Méthode
de mesure pour les signaux d'émission acoustique dans le béton
Reference number
ISO 16836:2019(E)
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ISO 2019

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ISO 16836:2019(E)

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ISO 16836:2019(E)

Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Detection of AE waves. 2
5 Measuring system . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Sensor . 3
5.3 Amplifier . 4
5.4 Filter . 4
6 Signal analysis and AE parameters . 4
7 Setup and measurement . 6
7.1 Sensor setup . 6
7.2 Environmental noises . 6
7.3 Measurement . 7
7.4 System inspection . 7
7.5 Storage of data .
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