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Reinforced concrete is one of the most used materials in the construction industry, in which the quality specifications necessary for its acceptance must be met. In the present work, the main focus is on studying the correlation that exists between the tests of resistance to compression and bending with the electrochemical test of corrosion potentials, electrical resistivity and ultrasonic pulse velocity. Specimens of hydraulic concrete with a water/ cement ratio, (w/c) = 0.50, were made according to the ACI 211.1 design method, which is based on the physical characteristics of the aggregates and is the most used in the premix plants. The study was carried out during the hydraulic concrete curing stage in which very favorable results were obtained in the correlation that exists between conventional tests and non-destructive and electrochemical tests.