Research Article

Nondestructive Evaluation of FRP-Concrete Interface Bond due to Surface Defects

Table 5

Test matrix.

Sample numberSurface cleanlinessSurface wetnessApplication directionEpoxyVoids

1 (control)CleanDryUnderheadType 1None
2 (control)CleanDryUnderheadType 1None
3CleanDryUnderheadType1Four voids (10.2 × 10.2 mm)
4CleanDryUnderheadType 1Four voids (20.3 × 20.3 mm)
5CleanDryUnderheadType 1Two voids (20.3 × 20.3 mm)
6CleanDryUnderheadType 1Two voids (40.5 × 40.5 mm)
7CleanWetUnderheadType 1None
8CleanWetUnderheadType 1None
9CleanDryOverheadType 1 + type 2None
10CleanDryOverheadType 1 + type 2None
11Not cleanDryUnderheadType 1None