Evaluation of the concrete electromagnetics properties by using radar measurements in a context of building sustainability

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cpc.2009.02.011
• Publication Date: 2009-02-25T09:55:47Z
• Authors: X. Ferrieres; G. Klysz; P. Mazet; J.P. Balayssac
• Keywords: Electromagnetics; Ground-Penetrating Radar; Sample (material)

Abstract In this paper, an inverse method to evaluate the dielectric values of concrete sample by using radar measurements in the context of the building security is presented. A numerical model of the experimental device is proposed and compared with the data measured. By using this numerical model, a convergent optimisation strategy using a Gauss–Newton method is given. This optimisation process is applied on simulated data and on several configurations using measurements.