Large concrete structures need to be regularly tested for defects that may compromise their stability. While acoustic tests performed by certified inspectors are usually the inspection method of ...

Detecting flaws in concrete materials is vital for civil engineering and structural applications, and a new laser-based method for doing so could help protect critical infrastructure from failure.

Nothing is truly set in concrete, and this is especially true for structures made of concrete. When structures made of concrete like bridges, buildings, and tunnels are loaded repeatedly over long ...