A concrete scan is the preliminary step to executing a concrete demolition or concrete work of any kind. The plumbing, fiber optics, rebar, tension cables and other items that may be contained within concrete walls must be located. A concrete scanner will provide real time images to mark the location of these components.
Concrete scanning services can offer image-based detection and protect the utility of items encased in concrete. When construction teams plan a project based on accurate concrete scan images, they will avoid mishaps or delays.
Concrete scanning is most commonly performed with a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Whether you face a new construction project or are carrying out a renovation, you can’t afford the cost of damage to structurally vital or costly materials. The cutting, coring and drilling process should be based on the right data from an effective concrete scan. Ground penetrating radar scanning the non-invasive and efficient choice to achieve this.
GPR scanning is part of our process. The experts at Tendon Systems can read concrete scan images and understand various aspects about a concrete structure. This understanding will inform the project. In concrete scanning, you may detect:
- Concrete reinforcement
- Concrete thickness
- Voids, including air gaps in concrete slab on grade and more
- Embedded electrical lines and wires
- Fiber optic cables
- Reinforcing steel
Any project, from installing drains to demoing a concrete structure, should begin with a concrete scan.
