What Concrete Scanning Can Help You Find on Your Jobsite
Concrete scanning, or specifically ground penetrating radar (GPR), is an incredible form of technology that allows us to scan and see what is underneath or inside of a concrete surface or structure.
All your contractors must be safe while working with or around any demolished concrete. That is where concrete scanning comes into play. Concrete scanning, or specifically ground penetrating radar (GPR), is an incredible form of technology that allows us to scan and see what is underneath or inside of a concrete surface or structure. Do you want to know exactly what it is capable of finding? Then you have come to the right place. We have a detailed blog on what to expect when you begin scanning the concrete underneath you on the next job site you’re on. Read on to learn more!
Locating Steel Beams
Concrete is usually reinforced to make it much stronger. This reinforcement is usually accomplished through the use of strong steel beams, rebar, and post-tension cables. Unfortunately, these hidden items are capable of ruining tools, whether they are saws, core-drill bits, or jackhammers. Ground-penetrating radar can be an important tool for this job. By using GPR, you can identify these items to protect your tools and ensure the concrete is cut where intended and does not affect the structural integrity of the building.
Finding Utilities
The next objective of concrete scanning is locating plumbing and electrical embeds. When your team members know and follow the latest scanning methods and techniques, they can also discover the location of the cables and pipes before anything accidental can happen. Accidents happen, and you will want to avoid letting your job site become an emergency situation. Drills, saws, and jackhammers are very powerful tools, and hitting the wrong cable or pipe can lead to electrocution or a flood, especially if it is a water main that became damaged by accident. To prevent this from occurring, it is important to use concrete scanning technologies to the fullest.
Verifying Stability
Finding out how stable the concrete you’re working with is also essential. This way, you can avoid any cave-ins and sinkholes from occurring and endangering all supervisors, workers, and equipment that is located onsite.
Locateing hidden voids
Formed by older sinkholes or gaps in the ground that were not filled in or handled in the past, these can be problematic. To learn more about concrete scanning and how we at G&M Services handle the job, give us a call today!
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G&M Services is proud of our employees and the dedication they have for safety in the workplace. We reward our employees for displaying positive safety practices. We incorporate weekly and monthly discussions and meetings to ensure that all involved know how to handle equipment and potentially risky situations during a project. We offer services in the way of concrete drilling and sawing, concrete scanning, and Firestop. To get started with us, call today at 410-787-8828 or visit our contact page. Follow the official company page today on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
