Why Should You Use GPR for Scanning Concrete?

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Commonly, in construction jobs, one of the biggest risks is striking hiding embedded utilities or objects in or under a concrete slab. If an embedded post-tension cable, rebar, or utility line is severely cut, it leads to expensive repairs, injury, or death.

Thankfully, a technology exists that helps in locating these embedded objects before drilling or cutting concrete. The technology is GPR scanning concrete. It’s a non-destructive technology that scans and assesses the interior of concrete structures. This method requires only one side of a slab or wall to scan. The best part is that scanning can be performed during normal business hours as it causes minimal disruption to building operations.

Other Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Concrete Scanning

GPR locates work by using electromagnetic pulses, which are transmitted into the ground and bounce back to the GPR receiver. This transmission and bounce back provide accurate visual data of the subsurface materials and objects.

Accurate
As GPR scanning can analyze slices at varying depths, it provides accurate images.

Workflow integration
GPR scanning seamlessly integrates into the workflow and project management of a company, whether it’s a small or large project. By offering real-time assessment to offsite reviewers, GPR scanning reduces the time between scanning and cutting. This avoids the need for second or frequent onsite visits.

Non-invasive
GPR scanning concrete is safe for the main and nearby properties as it is non-invasive. The assessment and testing are done without any harmful destruction, saving time and money.

Difficult sites
Sometimes, concrete scanning is very challenging because of limited or tight spaces and different orientations of floors, walls, and ceilings. GPR scanning overcomes these problems as it is applied from the exposed surfaces. The scanning process can even identify voids in the surrounding materials.

Flexibility
Other uses for GPR systems include marking before cutting or coring, investigating structural components, providing records/reports, and assessing the deterioration of rebar.

Safe and healthy
For workplace safety, ground penetrating radar concrete scanning is the most effective technology as it addresses regulatory, financial, and social concerns. The process is never harmful to the infrastructure, operators, or the general public. It can be easily performed in a crowded public setting without any risk to the people around.

Efficient
With the increasing need for scanning services, the expenses of the operators are increasing. Sometimes, revisits are required for accurate scanning. GPR scanning thoroughly completes the work without the need for repeated visits. which is a real competitive advantage. Also, the process is quicker than other methods, making it an effective option.

Conclusion

Concrete scanning has existed in the industry for a long time but is underutilized because of unexperienced technicians and data interpretation challenges. CNI Locates has the experience and knowledge to interpret GPR data quickly and accurately. If you are looking for GPR concrete scanning in Washington, you can trust C-N-I Locates.

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Why Should You Use GPR for Scanning Concrete?