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Acoustic Emission Testing
Acoustic Emission Testing (AET) is a reliable method for detecting areas of active deterioration within Prestressed Concrete
Pipe (PCP).
By using AET to identify pipes in active distress, operators can monitor:
- Distressed pipes to know which pipes are continuing to deteriorate and to give advance warning if failure is eminent;
- Critical pipes to detect if there are any deteriorating pipes in locations
where a failure would have catastrophic consequences;
- Whole pipelines to determine if there are any pipes in the line that are deteriorating and which sections require further testing;
- Construction zones to learn if the pipeline has been inadvertently damaged.
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