Integrating Rebound Hammer Testing into Structural Reanalysis for Capacity Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings

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10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_37How to use a DOI?

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Actual Structural Parameters; Integrated Structural Assessment Framework; Rebound Hammer Testing; Structural Reanalysis

Abstract

Existing reinforced concrete buildings often require structural assessment due to aging, changes in building function, uncertainties in construction quality, or the unavailability of reliable construction records. This study proposes an Integrated Structural Assessment Framework (ISAF) that transforms field investigation results into Actual Structural Parameters for structural reanalysis and engineering decision-making. The proposed framework was applied to a three-story reinforced concrete residential building in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. Rebound Hammer testing was conducted at 80 test locations distributed across columns, beams, and slabs, with 30 impacts performed at each test location. The estimated concrete compressive strengths were statistically processed, converted into equivalent cylinder compressive strengths, and incorporated as Actual Structural Parameters in the structural reanalysis based on SNI 2847:2019. The minimum equivalent cylinder compressive strength obtained was 19 MPa. The structural reanalysis results indicated that all primary structural elements satisfied the required strength capacity, with no elements identified as overstressed. Furthermore, the required reinforcement ratios remained within the limits specified by the applicable standard, indicating adequate structural strength, stability, and efficiency. The proposed ISAF demonstrates that Rebound Hammer testing can serve not merely as a technique for estimating concrete compressive strength, but also as a source of reliable and verified structural information to support evidence-based and systematic engineering decision-making in the assessment of existing reinforced concrete buildings.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - I Nyoman Ardika
AU  - I G. A. Arie Krismayanti
AU  - Putu Ryan Priyatna
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/08
TI  - Integrating Rebound Hammer Testing into Structural Reanalysis for Capacity Assessment of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Green Tourism Applied Science - Engineering Applied Science 2026 (ICOSTAS-EAS 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 358
EP  - 370
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_37
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_37
ID  - Ardika2026
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