How do you scan concrete for rebar?
Previously, the main method of detecting rebar in concrete was the use of x-ray. However, these machines are cumbersome and limited in their applications. Now, most contractors use GPR (ground penetrating radar). This method is quick and efficient and can accurately detect and map rebar.
Can you XRAY through concrete?
X-ray imaging requires access to both sides of the concrete making it difficult to use in many instances. The use of x-ray imaging also emits harmful radiation to technicians and those in the area- special precautions must be taken to ensure site safety.
Can you scan through concrete?
What is concrete scanning? Concrete scanning is the use of ground penetrating radar and other equipment to detect materials or voids within a concrete slab.
What is it called when you Xray the ground?
Digital concrete x-ray imaging involves the non-destructive use of hard X-rays or gamma rays to image the interior of a concrete target to identify and locate rebar, conduit, post tension cables and other embedded objects.
How far down can ground penetrating radar go?
GPR can reach depths of up to 100 feet (30 meters) in low conductivity materials such as dry sand or granite. Moist clays, shale, and other high conductivity materials, may attenuate or absorb GPR signals, greatly decreasing the depth of penetration to 3 feet (1 meter) or less.
What is the Hilti X-scan radar PS 1000?
The Hilti X-Scan Radar PS 1000 is designed to produce large-area images of what’s inside concrete structures. Objects can be shown in both 2D and 3D. Making it simple to find and mark reliable drilling locations and helping to limit damage caused by hitting rebars, pipes or post tension cable.
What can the PS 1000 x-scan detect?
Our Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan can scan wide areas of concrete and detect objects in multiple layers of concrete. It can detect hidden rebar, pre and post-tensioned tendons, metal and plastic pipes, wood, electric and glass fibre cables. Scans up to a depth of 400mm in dry concrete.
Why choose Hilti X-scan?
Individual labels and online visibility provide tool fleet transparency Our Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan can scan wide areas of concrete and detect objects in multiple layers of concrete. It can detect hidden rebar, pre and post-tensioned tendons, metal and plastic pipes, wood, electric and glass fibre cables.