CONCRETE SCANNING

Concrete scanning by radar or x-ray?

We use ground penetrating radar to scan concrete rather than x-rays, as x-rays use gamma rays, which are harmful to all living organisms.

Gamma rays can interact with the cells in the body and turn them cancerous.

Every project that requires cutting, coring or drilling into concrete structures can benefit from the application of concrete scanning.

Concrete scanning provides a non-invasive detailed picture under the surface of the concrete, which helps identify safer areas for the cutting, coring or drilling.

Some of the common things that our clients usually want us to look for when scanning concrete are:

• Post tension cables

• Reo/rebar/reinforcing bars

• Concrete thickness

• Utilities

Reporting on our findings can be in the form of a simple record of works undertaken to photographic reports if required.