Application of the TDR measuring technique for in-situ measurements using surface probes
Zbigniew Suchorab
Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering; Environmental Engineering Faculty; Lublin University of Technology (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8658-864X
Zbyšek Pavlík
Faculty of Civil Engineering; Czech Technical University in Prague (Czechia)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0857-161X
Robert Černý
Faculty of Civil Engineering; Czech Technical University in Prague (Czechia)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0955-2886
Abstract
The article presents the possibility of in-situ measurements of building barriers moisture using the TDR technique (Time Domain Reflectometry). To minimize the previous disadvantages of the described method – invasive character, several prototypes of the surface probes were manufactured. With such a sensor solution it was possible to conduct the non-invasive measurements using the full TDR method potential – quick measurements and no sensitivity of salinity influence. The measurements were conducted on the brickworks made of red ceramic brick at the old building located on 1st of May Street in Lublin.
Keywords:
moisture measurements, surface TDR probe, reflectometric techniqueReferences
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Zbigniew SuchorabInstitute of Environmental Protection Engineering; Environmental Engineering Faculty; Lublin University of Technology Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8658-864X
Authors
Zbyšek PavlíkFaculty of Civil Engineering; Czech Technical University in Prague Czechia
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0857-161X
Authors
Robert ČernýFaculty of Civil Engineering; Czech Technical University in Prague Czechia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0955-2886
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