In the Use of Parametric and Non Parametric Algorithms for the Non Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Structures

In order to maximize the performance of subsurface radar investigations, there exists a vast range of algorithms that can be applied to the data obtained to find the target's location and reflectivity. Minimizing the data computing time becomes the primary issue in choosing one algorithm over another. In this work, three imaging methods are used to reconstruct the geometric and dielectric characteristics of buried cylinders. The subject of this work is qualitative comparisons between these methods based on different performance parameters with respect to the discrepancy between calculated and true object characteristics. These methods are applied to the detection of inclusions in concrete structures.