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When tapping test surface with a light hammer, near surface delaminated area will show hollow sounding comparing with that of the sound area. Therefore, hammer tapping survey could identify near surface defects.
Application
Identify position of near surface defects, such as delaminated area.
Identify position of delamination between two layers of materials, e.g. tile/ concrete, rendering/ substrate, etc.
Equipment
A light hammer or Automatic hammer tapping void detector consists of an electrical operated stainless steel ball creating tapping motion, a microphone for collecting responding sound after tapping and a colour lamp signal (green, orange and red) showing the test result. Green means no debonding, red means debonding, orange means doubtful.
Equipment
Test procedures
Tapping the test surface with a light hammer or the void detector.
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Reporting
Method of testing, e.g. by a light hammer or automatic hammer tapping void detector.
Advantages
Non-destructive test. Quick and simple.