Which NDT methods would be the most effective techniques for assessing grouted pre-stressed cable ducts in post-tensioned bridge decks in oder to determine the loss in cross-sectional area of the steel strands due to ageing and deterioration
dear Moawiah Mubarak, i think the best inspection method is the infrared electrical thermography survey you can result a significant results about the loss in cross-sectional area due to stresses accumulation and degradation.
The best way I have found in the past, is using high energy X-ray Betatron to penetrate up to 1 M of concreate and the grouted pre-stressed cable. This clearly shows the corroded area of cable on the digital image or X-ray film.