Virtual Labs

Objective:

1. Non Destructive Evaluation of corrosion rate in reinforced concrete using peizo sensors via EMI technique.

Apparatus Used:

1. A Empty Tank

2. Brine Solution

3. PZT Patch

4. Volt Meter

5. Copper Rod as Cathode

6. Copper Rod Holder

7. Concrete cube containing a Rebar as Anode

Copper Rod Holder Concrete cube containing a Rebar Copper Rod PZT Patch Empty Tank Brine Solution

Step-1: (a) Click on Add Button to bring Empty Tank. Step-1: (b) Click on Tank to Place it on the position. Step-1: (c) Click on Add Button to bring Brine Solution. Step-1: (d) Click on Brine Solution to pour it into the Tank. Step-1: (e) Click on Add Button to bring Concrete cube containing a Rebar. Step-1: (f) Click on Rebar to place it in the tank contaning Brine Solution. Step-1: (g) Click on Add Button to bring Copper Rod Holder. Step-1: (h) Click on Add Button to bring Copper Rod. Step-1: (i) Click on Copper Rod to fix it on the Copper Rod Holder. Step-1: (j) Click on Next Button.

Step-2: (a) Click on Black Clip to attach wire with Copper Rod. Step-2: (b) Click on Red Clip to attach wire with Rebar. Step-2: (c) Switch on the power button of Volt Meter. Step-2: (d) Click on Next button.