Non destructive test in ceramic coating using a prototype for detection of pathology

ABSTRACT In the construction sector there is a growing investment in the maintenance and repair of constructions, such as the pathologies found on floors with ceramic coating. Among the most common pathologies, it is possible to highlight the inadequate seating of the ceramic floor, which are characterized by the loss of adhesion of some plates to their base (substrate). Due to the probability of accidents involving users and the high costs of repair, this is considered an important pathology. The objective of this work is to present a new nondestructive test methodology, based on the development of a tool based on the kinetic and acoustic response of a prototype, which, when a ceramic floor with the loss of adhesion is produced, produces “cavo” sound and a significant loss of to identify the occurrence of this pathology. Six types of ceramic flooring were used, in compliance and in conformity with the Brazilian standard, and then the coefficients of restitution of each plate were determined. The impact sounds on the boards were also picked up by a microphone and a piezoelectric pickup and processed through the Realtime Analyzer program, which produces charts that relate frequency, amplitude, sound energy, and time. The results obtained by the prototype were compared to other non-standard methods: wood rod, threaded rod, steel bar and metal sphere. It was concluded that the prototype is feasible for the detection of pathology of settlement of ceramic floor, proving to be a preventive and non-destructive strategy.