Electromagnetic Location and Ground Penetrating Radar are both techniques that are used for locating underground utilities in a non-invasive way. Electromagnetic, otherwise known as EM, uses a transponder that transmits AC current into a steel pipe while ground penetrating radar,… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘GPR’
Advantages of GPR Over Electromagnetic Location
- November 13th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, ground-penetrating radar service
Benefits of GPR Over X-Ray
- November 9th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, GPR applications
When most people think of getting an X-Ray, they think about hospitals, fractures, and examination rooms. On the other hand, ground penetrating radar, otherwise known as GPR, is usually associated with construction work. What do these two technologies have in… Read More
Removing an Underground Tank Safely
- November 1st, 2018
- Posted in Tank and Drum Locating
- Tags: GPR, underground tank
If you have an underground storage tank, and you notice that it has not been performing as well as it once had, it is important to excavate it and inspect it. This process requires some primary steps, one of which… Read More
Benefits of GPR for Sinkhole and Void Detection
- October 9th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, sinkhole, void and sinkhole detection
GPR, or ground penetrating radar, is a useful tactic that helps identify issues beneath the surface of the ground before they become destructive or even catastrophic events. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of GPR for sinkhole and… Read More
When Do I Need GPR?
- September 20th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, gpr utility locating, ground penetrating radar
GPR (or ground-penetrating radar), being a non-destructive method of subsurface testing and imaging, has countless applications. As it creates images of what’s beneath the soil, it can be used to identify buried utilities, structures, or other items. It can also… Read More
A Brief Overview Of GPR
- August 31st, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, gpr utility locating, ground penetrating radar
GPR, or Ground Penetrating Radar, is a tool used to investigate what is beneath the surface of the ground. There are many reasons you might choose to use GPR, including wanting to see what is under your slab before you… Read More
How Does GPR Work?
- August 3rd, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: concrete, GPR, ground penetrating radar
GPR or ground-penetrating radar is used frequently by construction crews. No matter what kind of projects are being worked out, ground-penetrating radar helps solve the mystery of what lies beneath the ground. Using GPR is especially helpful when utilities are… Read More
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Utility Locating
- July 27th, 2018
- Posted in Utility Locating
- Tags: GPR, ground penetrating radar, utility locating
Utility locating ensures the proper and safe installation, repair, and maintenance of underground utility lines. Check out these five things you didn’t know about utility locating.
What’s The Difference Between GPR and Concrete X-Ray?
- July 20th, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: GPR, gpr utility locating, ground penetrating radar
When it comes to underground utility locating, there are two options that will help you determine what exactly it is that you’re dealing with. Knowing what types of utilities are being stored underground before you begin any kind of concrete… Read More
5 Things You Should Know About GPR
- July 3rd, 2018
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: concrete, GPR, ground penetrating radar
Knowing what’s underneath the ground before you begin digging is essential to the safety of your crew and equipment. Not to mention, this is crucial for the well-being of the local community as well. Ground Penetrating Radar or GPR can… Read More