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bomknack

English translation: Hollow sounding

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Swedish term or phrase:bomknack
English translation:Hollow sounding

19:01 May 2, 2022
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Swedish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / bridges
Swedish term or phrase: bomknack
Släpp och bomknack av betongreparationer ovansida stödmurar i anslutning till stöd 5.
Alan Dickey (X)
France
Local time: 20:24
Hollow sounding
Explanation:
Sounding is the term for testing concrete (and rock, etc.) knocking with a hammer or other tool.

This reference says it simply. "Sounding involves striking the concrete surface and interpreting the sound produced. Solid concrete will produce a ringing sound, while concrete that is spalled, delaminated, or contains voids will produce a flat or hollow sound."

Some reading in any case.
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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 20:24
Grading comment
That's solved it. Thanks very much!
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Hollow sounding


Explanation:
Sounding is the term for testing concrete (and rock, etc.) knocking with a hammer or other tool.

This reference says it simply. "Sounding involves striking the concrete surface and interpreting the sound produced. Solid concrete will produce a ringing sound, while concrete that is spalled, delaminated, or contains voids will produce a flat or hollow sound."

Some reading in any case.

Example sentence(s):
  • ... and hollow sounding of concrete repairs ...

    https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/destructive-non-destructive-field-test-of-concrete/7147/
Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 20:24
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 513
Grading comment
That's solved it. Thanks very much!
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