Why Pre-Pour Scanning for Concrete Cutting Makes So Much Sense
For many buildings with existing slabs of concrete, professionals working in concrete cutting services must use ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to determine the positions of rebars.
While pouring concrete into new buildings, future plans aren’t set in stone. Building owners and managers can’t know everything tomorrow has in stone for their properties, and future additions, renovations, and maintenance can be pricey and difficult. For many buildings with existing slabs of concrete, professionals working in concrete cutting services must use ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to determine the positions of rebars and other embedded fixtures before they start cutting. However, this isn’t the perfect tool. Building owners and contractors could both utilize pre-pour scanning at the time of construction to reduce expenses and complications that could be associated with concrete-cutting services in the future. Read on to learn just how pre-pour scanning is a valuable investment for all buildings today and in the future!
What is Pre-Pour Scanning?
Pre-pour scanning is a modern technique that captures the necessary data to create a 3D representation of a structure before the concrete is poured out. Otherwise known as 3D laser scanning, this process involves using a class two laser along with high-definition cameras to take millions of pictures of data points while also scanning structures. These data points then create a “point cloud,” which could translate into a 3D colorized picture that provides accurate measurements within two millimeters.
Concrete Cutting Service Difficulties
Buildings of all kinds typically require changes to concrete slabs that are present already, and knowing exactly where pipes, rebar, and other kinds of embedded fixtures is essential. Original blueprints and scans from the ground penetrating radar aren’t always dependable since there is no telling what was added in the field prior to pouring, and GPR can not detect metals like composite rebar and PVC. Without the right schematics, concrete-cutting contractors and professionals in the trades might run into issues planning and executing their projects. This translates into higher costs and longer construction times for stakeholders.
Pre-Pour Scanning Removes Guesswork from Concrete Cutting
Pre-pour scanning is a great solution to most of the challenges associated with concrete cutting services. While decision-makers will invest in 3D scanners and lasers around the time of construction, building owners and contractors both will have access to precise plans for slabs that were made before. These scans help capture the locations of different PVC, composite rebar, and other materials that ground-penetrating radar isn’t able to detect. This accurate data helps our contractors avoid cutting into plumbing pipes, gas lines, and other infrastructure while working on any existing concrete slabs. Give us a call if you’re interested in learning more.
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