GPR Scanning

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Services in Austin, College Station and San Antonio

Texas Cutting and Coring offers a wide variety of GPR Scanning services in Austin, San Antonio, Waco and elsewhere.  

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WHAT IS GPR Scanning ?

GPR scanning is a geophysical technique that uses radar pulses to non destructively investigate concrete, earth, and other media.

Applications for GPR Scanning

One of the main uses of GPR is locating anomalies in concrete buildings, bridges, and other structures. For instance, post-tension cable, rebar, conduit, pipes, fiber optic cables and air voids can all be identified using the 3D imaging capabilities of GPR. Determining the location and depth of these objects within concrete structures is crucial before cutting, drilling or coring.

High-Risk Concrete Surveys:

  Detecting the presence of hidden voids is essential, as they are a hazard to both engineers and the public. Buried voids can hinder construction operations, undermine building foundations and cause destructive ground subsidence. If the roof of a void becomes too weak, it can suddenly collapse. When this occurs beneath a road or existing property, it presents obvious dangers. Texas Cutting and Coring utilizes GPR scanning and other technologies to perform high-risk concrete surveys.

Technologically Advanced GPR Equipment:

A key safety asset to GPR concrete scanning is that it doesn’t use X-Ray technology, but electromagnetic waves. This allows surveying to take place without requiring work stoppages while scanning. At Texas Cutting and Coring, we use only the most up-to-date GPR scanning equipment in the industry. Our cutting-edge Ground Penetrating Radar systems provide the tangible data you need to make critical engineering judgments. Our team of certified GPR technicians is rigorously trained and experienced in subsurface utility engineering. This combination allows us to deliver the most comprehensive, high-quality GPR scanning services in Texas and beyond..

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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Ground Penetrating Radar, also referred to as GPR scanning, is a geophysical technique that uses radar pulses to non destructively investigate concrete, earth, and other media. Utilizing electromagnetic waves, GPR detects variations in the reflected return signal, which occur when the wave hits a buried object or a boundary of contrasting subsurface materials. The visual data generated via GPR provides structural and compositional information that would otherwise be difficult to locate. In fact, GPR systems are often needed for:

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Texas Concrete Scanning/ Rebar Mapping
  • Rebar mapping
  • Conduit mapping
  • Bridge inspections
  • Golf course scanning

One of the main uses of GPR is locating anomalies in concrete buildings, bridges, and other structures. For instance, post-tension cable, rebar, conduit, pipes, fiber optic cables and air voids can all be identified using the 3D imaging capabilities of GPR. Determining the location and depth of these objects within concrete structures is crucial before cutting, drilling or coring. The following can be found using x-ray GPR scanning technology:

  • Utility lines
  • Rebar
  • Pipes
  • Fiber-optic cables
  • Post-tension cables
  • Utility Tanks
  • Air pockets

Here, we understand that it is a crucial first step of any construction project to rule out any possible high-risk factors that may arise due to underlying utility objects. At Texas Cutting and Coring, our concrete x-ray GPR technology can help to eliminate the threat of sub-ground anomalies potentially causing problems at the work site after major construction has begun. Our scanning services, operated by experienced specialists in the field of x-ray technology and engineering, are designed to help you efficiently identify risks to stay on schedule and on budget. We have decades of experience developing this technology to assist managers in residential and commercial construction. Call or request a quote online to learn more about our GPR services.

High-Risk Concrete Surveys

Likewise, detecting the presence of hidden voids is essential, as they are a hazard to both engineers and the public. Buried voids can hinder construction operations, undermine building foundations and cause destructive ground subsidence. If the roof of a void becomes too weak, it can suddenly collapse. When this occurs beneath a road or existing property, it presents obvious dangers. Texas Cutting and Coring utilizes GPR scanning and other technologies to perform high-risk concrete surveys.

At Texas Cutting and Coring, our team consists of the top certified GPR technicians in the field of ground penetrating radar and concrete x-ray scanning, trained in state of the art techniques for subsurface utility engineering. A wide variety of clients have utilized our comprehensive GPR scanning technology and services to complete building projects in Austin, San Antonio and beyond. The following are just some of our valued GPR clients and projects:

  • Dell Computer – Round Rock, TX
  • Intel Corporation – Austin, TX
  • Power Plant – San Antonio, TX
  • Walnut Creek Water Treatment Plant – Austin, TX
  • Round Rock Water Treatment Plant – Round Rock, TX

Technologically Advanced GPR Equipment

A key safety asset to GPR concrete scanning is that it doesn’t use X-Ray technology, but electromagnetic waves. This allows surveying to take place without requiring work stoppages while scanning. At Texas Cutting and Coring, we use only the most up-to-date GPR scanning equipment in the industry. Our cutting-edge Ground Penetrating Radar systems provide the tangible data you need to make critical engineering judgments. Our team of certified GPR technicians is rigorously trained and experienced in subsurface utility engineering. This combination allows us to deliver the most comprehensive, high-quality GPR scanning services in Texas and beyond.

Our GPR scanning services are highly recommended for any type of commercial, residential or municipal projects where there is a question about the potential presence of subsurface objects such as air pockets or utility lines. A concrete “x-ray” survey or GPR is a geophysical process that uses a pulsating wave of radar to cut through the top surface of the concrete instead of actually penetrating the ground layer or disturbing the surrounding area. This system uses radar and electromagnetic waves to scan the entire area and locate any questionable subsurface materials by sending a unique return signal to the technician operating the machine. Extensively trained in using this innovative technology, our Texas Cutting and Coring crew is ready to explain their findings and evaluate the potential risk of any sub-level materials to help determine next steps and subsequent project planning.

The terms “concrete x-ray” and GPR scanning are often used interchangeably, however, Texas Cutting and Coring uses innovative electromagnetic waves instead of x-ray sensors to detect possible hazards underground. This GPR system data is necessary for engineers and developers in planning stages of any project to determine the location of unstable beams and/or supports, fiber-optic cables and air voids, among other problems.  Such issues can add delays to build-out deadlines, increase costs and cause developers to re-evaluate complete plans for a project.

Get a Price Quote on your GPR Scanning Project

If you’re looking for a GPR scanning company that delivers unparalleled results at affordable prices, then Texas Cutting & Coring has you covered. Whether you live in Austin, Waco, College Station or San Antonio, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality Ground Penetrating Radar services in the industry. For an estimate on our Ground Penetrating Radar services, please give one of our offices a call, or simply click on the Request a Quote.

Austin
(512) 447-4477

College Station
(979) 704-5009

San Antonio
(210) 637-6869

Laredo/Rio Grande Valley
(956) 795-0123

Waco
(254) 235-8686