The use of image analysis to quantify the orientation of cracks in concrete

Einar N.  Andreassen; Andreas B. Elbrønd; Marianne Tange Hasholt

The use of image analysis to quantify the orientation of cracks in concrete

Einar N. Andreassen, Andreas B. Elbrønd, Marianne Tange Hasholt

Technical University of Denmark

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Abstract

Cracks formed in concrete due to frost action (or other expansive reactions) can lead to further damage e.g. because they increase moisture transport. The extent of the consequential damage in concrete is likely influenced by the orientation of the initial cracks. Traditional quantification of the crack orientation is a time consuming manual process. In this paper, a method using automatic image analysis is proposed. The method is based on using image gradients to detect cracks and their orientation. The method produces results that concur with visual observation and manual counting in addition to being substantially quicker.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the International RILEM Conference Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering 2016 : Segment on Frost Action in Concrete
Publisher	Rilem publications
Publication date	2016
Pages	1-10
ISBN (Print)	978-2-35158-182-7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-2-35158-183-4
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	International RILEM Conference on Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering - Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Duration: 15 Aug 2016 → 29 Aug 2016

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Conference	International RILEM Conference on Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering
Location	Technical University of Denmark
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Kgs. Lyngby
Period	15/08/2016 → 29/08/2016

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Andreassen, EN, Elbrønd, AB & Hasholt, MT 2016, The use of image analysis to quantify the orientation of cracks in concrete. in Proceedings of the International RILEM Conference Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering 2016 : Segment on Frost Action in Concrete. Rilem publications, pp. 1-10, International RILEM Conference on Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, 15/08/2016.

The use of image analysis to quantify the orientation of cracks in concrete. / Andreassen, Einar N. ; Elbrønd, Andreas B.; Hasholt, Marianne Tange.

Proceedings of the International RILEM Conference Materials, Systems and Structures in Civil Engineering 2016 : Segment on Frost Action in Concrete. Rilem publications, 2016. p. 1-10.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review

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