Olson - Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) System Brochure

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) investigations are performed to assess the condition of structural members if access to both sides is available. Sonic Pulse Velocity (SPV) is performed on mass concrete over 10 ft (3 m) thick. The Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) systems are designed to identify and map voids, honeycomb, cracks, delaminations, and other damage in concrete, wood, masonry, stone, ceramics, and metal materials. UPV tests are also performed to predict strength of early age concrete. The UPV methodology relies on direct arrival of compressional waves.