Rapid real-time visualization method and system for crack initiation process of concrete component

Abstract

A rapid real-time visualization system for a crack initiation process of a concrete component includes a pressure test machine, a fluorescent solution spraying device, an ultraviolet lamp group, a visible light imaging device group and a computer control system. Before the concrete component cracks, a surface of the concrete component is coated with a fluorescent solution retention layer to separate the sprayed fluorescent excitation solution from the concrete component, making the fluorescent excitation solution adhere to the fluorescent solution retention layer for a long time to mark cracks at any position in real time. The rapid real-time visualization system is used to achieve visualization of the crack initiation process, especially an early stage thereof. The rapid real-time visualization system and method can be used to study patterns of microcrack mutual traction development and aggregation into groups when concrete materials crack at any position or multiple points at a component scale.