Ground Penetrating Radar Technology Used for Rebar Locating
- Charlotte, NC

“Keep us from cutting any PT cable.” That was the charge given to PSI in Charlotte, North Carolina by the contractors at the Epicentre in downtown Charlotte. PSI responded by bringing in Ground Penetrating Radar Systems to accurately map out not only the Post Tension Cable, but to locate conduits running through the slab as well.

While still at a relatively early stage in the building process, the contractors were very frustrated at the prospect of bringing in a traditional x-ray to locate reinforcing steel and conduits. They would have to schedule the work at night and not allow any vibrations on the massive parking deck. With over 60 penetrations to be made in just a 2-day period, they knew that x-raying every time they had a penetration to be made would be a costly burden over the entire length of the project.

Mitch Ross of Ground Penetrating Radar Systems was able to mobilize to the sight during regular working days with no danger of causing harm to any other workers or equipment. He was able to accurately identify and map out the tendons and the conduit around all 60 of the initial holes in less than 2 days! The ground penetrating radar system and the experienced technicians from GPRS were the right choice for this project, and for yours as well!

Mapping Post-Tensioning Cables and laying out the path of electrical conduit are two common concrete scanning applications performed by Ground Penetrating Radar Systems on a daily basis.