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GPRS Scans Concrete Slab During High-Rise Office Renovation - Atlanta, GA
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was requested on site in a high rise office renovation in Atlanta, GA. GPRS representative Ryan Abueg was asked to determine the location of the reinforcing steel, beams, and embedded utility lines within the concrete so that they would not be damaged during saw cutting to install new conduit lines. GPR does not emit harmful radiation, produces virtually no noise, and will not disturb operating equipment or other workers. It is a perfect tool for determine the presence of obstruction in concrete slabs prior to drilling.
GPR is frequently used to scan concrete to determine the presence of embedded obstructions in concrete. It can be used on elevated slabs or on slab-on-grade concrete. It can also be used for locating underground utilities and underground storage tanks, as well as for unmarked grave mapping and locating septic systems.
Ryan Abueg is the GPRS contact based in Atlanta, GA and he can be reached at 678.920.2842 or by email at ryan.abueg@gprsinc.com
Locating Post Tension Cables with 1600 MHz GPR Technology - Atlanta, Georgia
Our Atlanta office was contacted to locate post tension cables at a newly constructed hotel in downtown Atlanta. An awning was being installed and the location of the cables needed to be properly identified so that they would not be hit during the installation process.
With the 1600 MHz antenna, GPRS technician Patrick Moulin was able to scan the area. The 1600 MHz antenna will typically reach depths from 12”-18”. An SIR-3000 computer system is what displays the data for evaluation. This project required precise, and well defined markings.
In the picture below you can see that we were able to properly locate the post tension cables and the rebar. The locations of the structural reinforcement was indicated on the surface of concrete using spray paint (as it was an exterior surface).
If you would like a price or quote for a slab on grade, elevated slab, or structural scan to locate important embedments, please visit the “contact us” page at www.gprsinc.com to contact your local GPRS representative.