Post Tension Cable Locating Project
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC., serving the entire state of Arizona and nationwide, was contacted by a major contractor to conduct an investigation of a residential high rise are where two water drains needed to be relocated. This required cutting through the concrete where it was critical to locate and avoid all post tension cable and rebar. Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, was required to immediately respond to the urgent nature of the job.
Post tension cable (PT cable) is typically tightened to 20,000 to 40,000 pounds per square inch when it lies beneath the concrete slab surface. It provides incredible strength and structural integrity to the slab. For that reason, it is imperative that all cables be located before any concrete cutting or concrete coring is begun. A broken and snapped cable can be quite dramatic causing great and expensive property damage, not to mention risk of injury of loss of life. GPRS was able to completely identify and locate each cable and accurately illustrate their presence in real time, completing the job within the hour. This gave the general contractor the critical information needed to move the drain while saying clear from each cable.
Ground Penetrating Radar was ideal on this site as it was a facility that had ongoing construction in progress with many people on site working. GPR does not require evacuation of the area as does traditional "x-ray" concrete imaging. GPR emits no radiation and is completely safe to be near. Traditional "x-ray" is mostly done after hours whereas GPR can be done during normal business hours. All data findings are marked directly on the surface at the customer’s request for the easiest interpretation of the scanning provided. With GPR, there is no wait for developing film as with traditional x-ray. Only one side of the slab is needed for scanning, thus time and resources are efficiently save and ideal for tight project schedules or unforeseen emergencies. Ground Penetrating Radar is the new way to "x-ray"!
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. specializes in underground utility locating as well as concrete scanning services. GPRS’ experience and specialization of concrete imaging and investigations as well as a nationwide network of technicians; GPRS, LLC. is unrivaled in the industry. GPRS, LLC. can supply your project with the safest and most accurate ground penetrating radar service in the business. Your safety and job efficiency is our main goal at Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. We are the experts in GPR. Ground penetrating Radar Systems also offers reporting and mapping services. GPRS can scan areas of post tension cables, rebar, and conduits, including PVC pipes, as well as locating underground utilities such as water, gas, electrical, communication, sewer, and other objects prior to digging, soil boring, or excavating. Ground penetrating Radar Systems also offers reporting and mapping services. These are a great tool for record keeping and validation purposes.
Please contact Ground Penetrating Radar Systems - GPRS to learn how we can assist with your next project. If you are interested in learning more about our concrete imaging capabilities or other Ground Penetrating Radar applications such as locating utilities and sub-surface anomalies along a proposed pipeline trench, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) locating, clearing boring locations of possible utilities for soil samples, underground or under-concrete void detection, or even structural investigations. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a demonstration or lunch and learn session – let us buy your team lunch so we can tell you more about our company and what we can offer your company and projects.
GPRS has done many projects such as this in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff, Prescott, Kingman, Showlow, and throughout the entire state of Arizona and performs GPR surveys throughout the United States. Contact Market Manager, Nate Holscher at (480) 227-8614 or nate.holscher@gprsinc.com today to schedule an appointment for a free demonstration or if you have any inquiries for your next project.