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TICO

Tico

Tico is an ultrasonic instrument which can be used for non-destructive determination of the quality of the concrete.

It uses the pulse velocity method to provide information on the uniformity of concrete, cavities, cracks and defects, the modulus of elasticity and compressive strength.

Features

  • Tico can measure via direct transmission, semi-direct transmission, indirect or surface transmission
  • Combined measurements with rebound hammer are possible

Applications

  • Typically used on site to assess uniformity of concrete
  • Determination of crack depth
  • Estimation of compressive strength in combination with a rebound value from a Schmidt hammer
  • Indirect estimation of the elastic modulus and Poisson’s Ratio according to BS 1881, part 203

Product Variations

  • Various transducers of different frequencies are available depending on the application, 24kHz, 37kHz, 54kHz (standard delivered with instrument), 82kHz and 150kHz
  • Exponential transducers, 45 kHz with pointed tip to measure on rough surface

Standardization

  • EN 12504-4:2004 (formerly BS 1881 Part 203)
  • ASTM C 597

Technical Data

Measuring rangeApprox. 15 to 6550 μs
Resolution0.1 μs
MemoryNonvolatile, up to 250 measured values
SoftwareHyperTerminal for transmission of the measured values to PC
Display128 x 128 pixel LCD graphic
InterfaceRS 232 or with adapter to USB
Battery operation30 h with 6 AA (LR 6) batteries, 1.5 V
Voltage pulse1 kV
Pulse rate3/s
Impedance at input1 MΩ
Transducers54 kHz with 1.5 m (5 ft.) BNC cables, two included
Operating temperature 0° to +60° C
Storage temperature-10 °C to +60 °
Carrying case325 x 295 x 105 mm (12.8 x 11.6 x 4.15 in.)
Total weightNet 3 kg (6.6 lbs.); Shpg. 5.4 kg (12 lbs.)