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Smart Monitoring of Hot Rebar Effects in Concrete Structures

Ravinder B.*

NICMAR University of Construction Studies, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Periodicity:April - June'2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.14.1.22045

Abstract

The rise in the rebar temperature impact the quality, strength and durability of the concrete. It is difficult to observe the raise or fall of the rebar temperature by naked eye. This paper focused on instrumentation used in civil structures. The intention of using the instrument in structural members is to fetch the behavior and characters of the structure based on external as well as internal factors. The sensors used in construction industry are classified in to parametric and self-generating types. A transducer is a device that converts one type of energy to another. From a secondary data that is publication, journals and related sources it is captured that the instruments are assisting the human beings through data fetching and sharing for future application/ correction/ to adopt the preventive mechanism. It presents a real-time, remote monitoring system for tracking rebar temperature in concrete structures using an integrated suite of advanced instruments, including Infrared Thermometers, Type K Thermocouples, Embedded Sensors, and Digital Data Loggers. The innovative aspect lies in the strategic deployment of these devices at critical structural locations and their synchronized use to correlate rebar, ambient, and mix temperatures throughout all stages of concrete placement. This method enables predictive and preventive control of thermal gradients and hydration heat, directly contributing to improved structural integrity, quality assurance, and extended service life of reinforced concrete members. Furthermore, the system's cost-effective, non-intrusive design, combined with defined sensor placement protocols and logging intervals, positions it as a practical advancement in construction monitoring and lifecycle management. The sensors or thermocouples shall be placed at critical spots like top mat, bottom mat, sunlit areas and shaded areas. Attach thermocouples securely with heat-resistant tape or steel ties, avoiding insulation between the sensor and steel. At least one sensor per 10-20 m² is recommended. It is recommendable to correlate rebar temperature with ambient temperature and concrete mix temperature for quality purpose. With this instrumentation the temperature of the rebar may be controllable, in turn it yields the high-quality structural member. The value of the member is also enhanced and also the life of the member will serve for the design life.

Keywords

Construction, Rebar, Sensor, Transducer, Temperature.

How to Cite this Article?

Ravinder, B. (2025). Smart Monitoring of Hot Rebar Effects in Concrete Structures. i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 14(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.14.1.22045

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