Concrete Scanning

At Scan Core S.A Pty Ltd. We do concrete scanning in Adelaide and South Australia.. With over 30 years in the field, Shane Andresen has the experience and equipment to handle any job. We use machines such as the Proceq GP8000 Pro. With a multi-frequency range and powerful reporting features, the Proceq GP8000 is the best machine on the market for concrete structural scanning in Adelaide.

What Is Concrete Scanning And What Can It Find?

Concrete scanning is a non-destructive concrete assessment method which uses ground penetrating radar, or GPR, to evaluate the integrity of the structure in place and locate embedded objects prior to concrete cutting, coring or drilling, or to detect voids which are a problem within precast walls or core filled block walls. Concrete scanning is also useful in determining the depth of concrete and locating footings or pads.

GPR uses reflected radio waves, this concrete imaging method is safe, non-invasive.

Why is concrete scanning important?

Ground penetrating radar is vital to the safety of personnel and the success of both new and existing concrete construction, utility placement, protection of in situ services and reinforcement, just to name a few. GPR scans detect embedded electrical conduits, rebar, post tension cables and beams, which would otherwise be undetectable. Cutting or damaging these objects can undermine the strength and performance of the concrete, cause expensive damage to utilities and/or jeopardize the health and safety of workers and the general public.

Even better, ground penetrating radar scan data can give your team more information, more quickly and more safely, allowing you to more readily plan for CCTV pipe inspection, remediation, invasive testing and repairs such as pipe vacuum excavation and slab cutting, coring and drilling operations.

Is GPR concrete scanning safe?

You probably already know this, but radio waves pass around and through us and everything we see and touch every moment of the day! Radar works on the principle that certain materials, such as dense metals, will reflect radio waves back in a predictable manner. It is this property of radio waves which allows GPR to pick up structural reinforcing members, electrical conduits, gas and plumbing lines sheathed in PVC and so on. Unlike X-ray concrete scanners which use radioactive materials and require complete test area shutdown, there are no known risks to bystander health associated with ground penetrating radar.

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