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Method and apparatus for non-destructive evaluation of concrete

CA 2017656 C · Owner: Radjy, Farrokh F. · Inventors: Radjy, Farrokh F.

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A method and apparatus for non-destructive evaluation of a concrete mass which uses the maturity method for evaluating the strength and durability of the concrete masss. Sensors are implanted in the concrete along with a microprocessor and non-volatile RAM or EEPROM. A microcomputer is used periodically to up load the RAM and make evaluation of the concrete mass.

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  • Filed May 28, 1990 and granted August 6, 1996. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 28, 2010.
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FiledMay 28, 1990
GrantedAugust 6, 1996
Term endedMay 28, 2010
Patent numberCA 2017656 C
Classification (IPC)G01N25/00 +2 more

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1991199319951997199920012003200520072009Application filedMay 28, 1990Patent grantedAug 6, 1996Term endedMay 28, 2010

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