It is dangerous and possible expensive fix not to identify these embedment s using ground penetrating radar.
X ray concrete for rebar.
The differences between concrete x ray and gpr imaging include.
One side is for the radioactive isotope the other for the film.
You can detect metallic and nonmetallic objects in real time so you can drill cut or core with less risk of costly damage to wiring pipework or structural reinforcement.
X ray is generally considered more precise than gpr scanning since there is less room for interpretation of the results.
However these machines are cumbersome and limited in their applications.
With nondestructive hilti 2 d or 3 d imaging the benefits are clear.
While x raying concrete is still a valid technique for determining the location of reinforcing steel it s limited to elevated concrete slabs because you need to have access to both sides of the concrete.
What is digital concrete x ray imaging.
This method is quick and efficient and can accurately detect and map rebar.
Before drilling or cutting into concrete or digging in the ground you must be aware of possible embedment s including post tension cable utilities such as electric plumbing fiber optics water pipes rebar etc.
Benefits of concrete imaging using x ray while concrete x ray is an older form of technology it s extremely effective at providing clear imaging.
We help contractors locate post tension cables rebar and conduit embedded in concrete prior to coring saw cutting or drilling.
Provides concrete x ray gpr and utility locating services to contractors located in san diego orange county los angeles riverside and the southern california region.
Previously the main method of detecting rebar in concrete was the use of x ray.
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East coast underground concrete x ray services east coast underground offers concrete scanning and x ray services with ground penetrating radar.
Now most contractors use gpr ground penetrating radar.
When planning either a renovation or repairs in a concrete structure there is the risk of encountering rebar conduits and post tension cables during cutting coring or drilling.
Whether you need to locate post tension cable in a slab on grade or find a rebar pattern in a masonry wall we are here to service all of your.
Mobile digital x ray services compass offers a complete toolbox of inspection resources including digital concrete x ray and ground penetrating radar gpr for structures and private utility locating.
Hilti concrete scanning solutions give you multiple ways to take back control.