Non-Destructive Testing Methods as a Main Tool Supporting Effective Waste Management in Construction Processes

Abstract

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste management should be accordance with the waste management hierarchy. In practice, C&D waste are often downcycling. It is the result of many factors, including lack of awareness about the value inherent in waste. The paper presents analysis of the adaptability of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for technical assessment of waste properties. As part of the work, non-destructive testing methods were described and classified in accordance with material and the features they enable testing. The publication presents examples of the use of NDT in the recovery of building materials during construction projects, in the field of influence of technical information of waste on the way it is managed. Finally, a scheme of waste management process during the renovation of an object with the application of NDT methods was presented.

Wavelet-based multiresolution analysis coupled with deep learning to efficiently monitor cracks in concrete

“…[10], [17][18][19][20]. In the first category, we find sclerometric methods [21] (whether static or dynamic), acoustic methods [22,23] (e.g. ultrasound) or pull-off methods [24] which are semi-destructive.…”

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Circularity of Building Materials

“…are exposed to many destructive factors, such as changes in temperature, humidity, static and dynamic loads or chemical and biological aggressions. Therefore, the quality of the product from recovery for reuse or recycling for secondary raw materials may be different from the initial product quality—hence it needs to be assessed [ 43 , 44 , 45 ].…”

“…Failure to adequately test an element before its re-use can lead to a construction failure. Such situations exacerbate barriers to the use of recycled products, but on the other hand, the use of non-destructive testing requires specialist knowledge and practical experience [ 44 ].…”

In-Line Wood Defect Detection Using Simple Scalar Network Analyzer

“…There is increasing worldwide demand for lumber [ 8 ], and several new non-destructive testing (NDT) methods based on different physical principles are now in everyday use [ 9 , 10 ]. In [ 11 ], NDT methods are the main tool for effective waste management in the construction process. Mechanical and physical features of wooden buildings can be assessed using different NDT methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, and trimming resistance test methods.…”