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This study proposes a new non‐destructive testing method (NDT), namely the apparent wave velocity of piles (AWVP) inverse analysis method, to solve the detection problem of the gradually varying cross‐sectional defects (cracks or necking) and the material property defects (concrete disintegration or steel corrosion) of piles. The analytical solution of the AWVP has been derived based on the additional...