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Surface Resistivity Test
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Surface Resistivity Test

What is a Surface Resistivity Test

surface resistivity test being performed on a cylindrical test specimen

The Surface Resistivity (SR) Test is a non-destructive, electrically-based method for estimating hardened concrete permeability. This test method is currently recommended for approving concrete mixture designs when the concrete is to be placed in environments prone to promote corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement. It is a proven and mature test method which can replace the more laborious determination methods which have been the standards for many years.

Benefits

Use of the Surface Resistivity Test in lieu of older testing methods saves technician labor and may also reduce the time required to approve concrete mixture designs. The SR Test requires approximately 10 minutes of technician time to perform, and it can be performed on cylindrical test specimens prior to their use for compression testing. Other methods of testing require dedicated test specimens and at least 24 hours of technician labor.

Contacts – Lead States Team

Mario A. Paredes
Corrosion Research Engineer
Florida Department of Transportation
352-955-6690
Mario.paredes@dot.state.fl.us

Tommy E. Nantung
Section Manager
Indiana Department of Transportation
765-463-1521 Ext. 248
tnantung@indot.in.gov

Celik Ozyildirim
Principal Research Scientist
Virginia Transportation Research Council
434-293-1977
celik@vdot.virginia.gov

Rob Reis
Senior Materials and Research Engineer
California Department of Transportation
916-227-7287
rob_reis@dot.ca.gov

Daniel R. Dennis, Jr.
NYSDOT Materials Bureau
New York Department of Transportation
518-457-9798
ddennis@dot.state.ny.us

 

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