Why To Use GPR When Locating Conduits In A Concrete Slab

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was recently called by a Turner Construction to a project at Genesis Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. Scope of work was to scan a concrete slab on the first floor level of the hospital locating and mapping out conduits before saw cutting to put in a new sanitary system. There were several conduits that were marked out in the area of saw cutting that would have been struck if it had not been scanned. This is a perfect example of the importance of using GPR to locate conduits in concrete before any saw cutting or core drilling is done. All these conduits would have been cut if not marked out causing extensive damage, additional repair costs, shut down of the hospital, and cause serious injuries. GPRS, LLC. was able to get to the job in a timely matter and mark out all the conduits on the surface with a depth. GPR is an accurate and effective way of locating conduits, rebar, and post tension cables in a concrete slab.

For more information on how GPRS, LLC. can help you on your next project, please contact David Borcherdt at 614-946-2120 or by email at david.borcherdt@gprsinc.com. We also have the capabilities of locating underground utilities, underground storage tanks, and voids.