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Ground Penetrating Radar for Concrete Evaluation: What's the latest?

September 07, 2022

<div><a href="/blog/gpr-concrete"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2022/september/gpr-for-concrete.jpg" alt="Ground Penetrating Radar for Concrete Evaluation: What's the latest?" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a powerful tool for the nondestructive testing and evaluation of reinforced concrete. Next-generation refinements featured on these versatile new models from Gilson simplify the location and mapping of reinforcing steel bars, tendons, and other embedments while assessing homogeneity, measuring thickness, and detecting cracks, voids, and other discontinuities. GPR units connect wirelessly to Apple iPad® tablets for potent computing power, live 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) rendering, high-resolution display, and fast, easy upgrades. Encrypted Wi-Fi connection stores data in the cloud for instant sharing and collaboration.</p>

Tags: Equipment Selection Guide , Resource Guide , Non-destructive Testing of Concrete , Ground Penetrating Radar

Rebar in Concrete: Nondestructive Characterization of Reinforcing Steel

February 01, 2021

<div><a href="/blog/finding-rebar-in-concrete"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/February/detecting-rebar-in-concrete.jpg" alt="Rebar in Concrete: Nondestructive Characterization of Reinforcing Steel" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Advances in technology continue to refine concrete cover meters and rebar locators, which have been around for decades and used to locate and identify concrete reinforcing steel accurately. They are integral to nondestructive evaluations of reinforced concrete structures and pavements to prevent damage to the reinforcing steel within the structure when drilling or cutting reinforced concrete. This blog post explores the features and capabilities of some of these popular instruments.</p>

Tags: Resource Guide , Equipment Selection Guide , Testing Insights , In-situ Testing , Field Testing , Quality Assurance , Rebar Location , Rebar Locators , Cover Meters , Ground Penetrating Radar , Non-destructive Testing of Concrete