GPRS, LLC. Helps General Contractor in Orlando, FL
Identify Safe Place to Saw Cut Slab

This past month, a GPRS technician was called upon in Orlando, FL to quickly meet the needs of a large General Contractor. The company was working at an Orlando Hospital and needed to relocate an air conditioning unit on the second floor. The technician arrived on site and was able to accurately mark out the slab using their concrete scanning antenna to identify posttension, rebar, and beams in the slab (seen above). This was helpful to the general contractor so they knew exactly where they were able to cut without the risk of injuring anyone while on site. The white lines represent rebar, while the orange lines represent post-tension cables.

If you or your company have any similar concrete scanning needs, please contact your local Central Florida technician, Derrick Thomas at 407-335-6588 or visit www.gp-radar.com for any other questions you may have.

Orlando International Airport - GPRS Project - Orlando, FL

As a new terminal was being constructed at the Orlando International Airport, after it was determined that several of the contractors were going to need concrete scanning services, Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was called. One contractor needed to have pillars scanned to avoid hitting rebar when setting anchors for support beams. Another contractor needed to core drill holes for plumbing, and the last contractor needed to drill holes into a concrete slab prior to building a metal structure.

Once on site, GPRS Project Manager, Nate Schmoe scanned the project area with a 1600MHz antenna; equipment that is specifically designed to provide high resolution images of the precise locations of rebar, post tension cables and electrical conduits. Ground penetrating radar is an effective and efficient tool for accomplishing these goals. The use of a palm was also utilized. A palm antenna is an attachment the professionals use to reach overhead, scan walls or reach into tight area. After the day was spent the GPRS professional had the areas mapped out on the surface of the concrete. Some areas permanent markers were used to avoid having the markings wash away in the rain. The other sensitive areas were marked with lumber crayons. Once the marking was complete the ground penetrating radar specialist took time to explain the results so the contact would know exactly where to drill. This ensured that the building did not face any structural damage and, more importantly, that the contractor was safe during the cutting process. All parties were pleased with the results, and the holes were drilled without incident.

You will see a picture below depicting Nate Schmoe, of GPRS, LLC. scanning the slab on grade surface.

If you would like to receive a proposal for similar work please visit the “Contact-Us” page at gp-radar.com