BS ISO 16837:2019

What is ISO 16837 about? 

ISO 16837 specifies a test for damage qualification of reinforced concrete beams in services as bridges, docks, and buildings. 

Acoustic emission testing as mentioned in ISO 16837 helps arrive at damage qualification of reinforced concrete beams.  

Who is ISO 16837:2019 for? 

ISO 16837 on acoustic emission testing is useful for 

• Manufacturers and producers of concrete 
• Civil engineers 
• Construction industry 
• Marine industry 
• Agencies of acoustic emission testing 

Why should you use ISO 16837:2019? 

Kaiser effect specified in ISO 16837 allows to examine the absence of detectable acoustic emissions until the previously applied stress level is exceeded. 

Load ratio and calm ratio included in ISO 16837 makes it convenient for the manufacturers and/or the acoustic testing agencies to assess the damage qualification.