Simulation on Image Reconstruction of Concrete with Rebars by Filtered Back Projection Algorithm using PHITS and MATLAB Program

Abstract

This paper describes simulation on image reconstruction of concrete with rebars by filtered back projection algorithm using PHITS and MATLAB program. In PHITS simulation, a source of Cs-137 and NaI (Tl) detector were used. Concrete block with one rebar was carried out with PHITS simulation. The sample of another concrete block with two rebars with different diameters was also conducted. Linear attenuation coefficient values of the concrete were calculated. These phantoms were rotated with 2.8125 degree intervals over 0 to 180° in PHITS simulation. The objects were scanned with the parallel beam method and the projection data were obtained. The data was built into the image using filtered back projection (FBP) algorithm. The ‘spline’ interpolation and ‘Hamming’ filter functions were chosen for the clearest image in image reconstruction. The results indicated that the reconstructed images of the concrete containing one rebar and two rebars can be observed clearly in MATLAB.