Bridge deck inspection is absolutely crucial to ensure the safety of everything above, on, and underneath bridges. While there has been a good amount of progress made in restoring structurally deficient structures, there is still a great deal of work… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘ground penetrating radar’
Why is Bridge Deck Inspection Important?
- November 11th, 2016
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: bridge deck inspection, concrete scanning, ground penetrating radar
Why Would You Need Concrete Core Drilling?
- November 4th, 2016
- Posted in Concrete Cutting
- Tags: concrete core drilling, concrete cutting, ground penetrating radar
At Concrete Visions, we are the concrete core drilling experts. Put our experience and commitment to excellence to work for you. If you are wondering what exactly concrete core drilling is, its benefits, and whether or not you need it,… Read More
What to Wear While Cutting Concrete
- October 14th, 2016
- Posted in Concrete Cutting
- Tags: concrete cutting, ground penetrating radar, workplace safety
Concrete cutting is a dangerous part of working with concrete. This is what makes personal protective equipment, gear, and clothing so important. It can not only prevent injuries but be life saving. Read on to learn more about some of the… Read More
Why Does Steel Corrode in Concrete and How Can You Find It?
- October 7th, 2016
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: corroded steel, corrosion detection, GPR applications, ground penetrating radar
The corrosion of steel inside of concrete is the current leading cause of deterioration within concrete. As the steel corrodes, the volume of rust will be larger than the volume of the steel. This gradual expansion stresses the surrounding concrete,… Read More
What’s the Difference Between GPR and Concrete X-Ray?
- September 30th, 2016
- Posted in Blog
- Tags: concrete cutting, concrete x ray, ground penetrating radar
Before drilling or concrete cutting can begin, certain steps must be taken by construction workers. In order to discover what is inside concrete before starting their work, they have certain options. Generally, the two most common choices are utilizing either… Read More
What is Concrete Cutting?
- September 23rd, 2016
- Posted in Concrete Cutting
- Tags: concrete cutting, GPR, ground penetrating radar
The use of advanced concrete cutting equipment means that any concrete cutting job will be completely and with the utmost efficiency. Concrete cutting is a number of services and procedures through which concrete is manipulated into sizes and shapes to… Read More
What are Post-Tensioning Cables?
- September 16th, 2016
- Posted in Ground Penetrating Radar
- Tags: ground penetrating radar, post-tensioning cables
We’ve mentioned a few times before that ground penetrating radar is a good method for locating post-tensioning cables in concrete. When cutting or core drilling, you definitely want to know where the cables are located. But why are there all… Read More
What is a Bridge Deck?
- September 9th, 2016
- Posted in Blog
- Tags: bridge deck survey, ground penetrating radar, high speed bridge deck surverys
A bridge deck, often referred to as the road bed, serves a very important purpose for bridges. As one structural element of a bridge, it is the part where pedestrians and vehicles pass through. A deck bridge can be made… Read More
What Causes Sinkholes?
- August 26th, 2016
- Posted in Sinkhole and Void Detection
- Tags: ground penetrating radar, sinkhole detection, void detection
You see them in the news, whether it is on the international segment or the local segment—sinkholes. They are surprisingly commonplace especially in Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and absolutely terrifying for those involved. Sinkholes open up… Read More
Why Use GPR for Septic Tank Locating?
- August 19th, 2016
- Posted in Tank and Drum Locating
- Tags: ground penetrating radar, septic tank locating, tank and drum locating
There’s nothing but a headache waiting for you if your septic tank gets clogged. Clearing the clog can be the easy part, but finding the tank in the first place can be a real struggle. If your tank is under… Read More