Concrete scanning before coring is a vital step in construction and structural maintenance. It's the key to avoiding costly mistakes, ensuring safety, and preserving structural integrity. Why? Because beneath the concrete surface lies a complex network of rebar, electrical conduits, plumbing, tension cables, and other vital components. Damaging these can lead to structural issues, safety hazards, and unexpected repair costs.
Key Benefits of Concrete Scanning
- Prevents Damage: To avoid corrosion, identify rebar, conduits, and tension cables.
- Saves on Costs: Avoids the high expenses of repairing damaged utilities.
- Ensures Safety: Reduces the risk of accidents from cutting into live electrical lines or compromising structural integrity.
- Detects Voids: Identifies hidden voids that could affect the project's outcome or safety.
How Does Scanning Work?
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology is the cornerstone of effective concrete scanning. It uses radar pulses to map the subsurface, clearly showing what lies beneath. This ensures that coring, cutting, or drilling can proceed without hitting critical components.
The Process
- Scanning: Experts use GPR to scan the area, identifying and mapping hidden features.
- Analysis: Technicians analyze the scanned images to locate voids, reinforcement, electrical lines, and more.
- Coring: Armed with this information, coring can be performed safely, avoiding vital structures.
Why CMC?
At CMC, our expertise in concrete scanning and coring is unmatched. Our licensed engineers and seasoned professionals ensure your project proceeds safely, efficiently, and without damaging critical infrastructure. We provide the insights and services needed to tackle any challenge, whether it's slabs, columns, decks, or any concrete structure.
We're here to guide you through every step and ensure your concrete work is done right the first time. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, or learn more about CMC's post-tension cable offerings and related services.