Post Tension Cables in Concrete Beams

Vertex GPR recently performed a concrete scan for post-tension cables located in multiple concrete beams. The objective of this project was to find the elevation of the cables so that cores could be drilled between them and the ceiling. The cables were marked in red directly onto to beams along with the stirrups marked in black. This allowed for precise placement and execution of the cores without risk of a cable strike.

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Concrete X-ray in Houston Texas

Vertex GPR was contracted to perform an investigation to determine the structural makeup of a concrete slab on grade. The concrete slab was thought to contain post-tension cables. However, once GPR scanning began, it was quickly determined that the slab was reinforced with one mat of rebar and grade beams. This information allowed the contractor to cut a trench rather than having to cut the floor in two locations and then horizontally excavate under the slab.

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Concrete Scanning In Houston Texas

Vertex GPR had the opportunity this past week to scan for a proposed roof anchor on a high rise building in Houston. We found that the elevated slab was reinforced with a double mat of rebar. However, within the area, one conduit was also detected as can be seen in the photo denoted in red.

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Concrete Scan for Conduits. Houston Texas.

Vertex GPR performed an electrical conduit locate for a General Contractor here in Houston Texas. The concern was that the proposed saw cut path may have electrical and or communication conduits routing through it. The proposed saw cut trench was marked out by the contractor, Vertex GPR then scanned the area with ground penetrating radar. As can be seen in this picture, multiple electrical conduits were located within the concrete slab. These conduits were marked with red spray paint so that they would be avoided while cutting. For questions regarding our concrete scanning capabilities or to find out more about our other ground penetrating radar capabilities. Please contact us at VertexGPR.com.

Concrete Scanning In Houston Texas

This past month Vertex GPR performed a ground penetrating radar investigation to determine the structural makeup of an elevated concrete deck. The area in question had proposed core drills that needed to be placed in an area that would be clear of obstacles. Vertex GPR quickly determined that the deck was reinforced with drop down concrete beams. Additionally, conduits were located routing throughout the slab. Utilizing ground penetrating radar, the beams and conduits were laid out directly onto the concrete. After the in-field layout was complete, Vertex GPR supplied this image to the customer for additional reference with a detailed description of findings. The superimposed blue shapes represent the beams, the red lines represent the conduits and the black shapes represent the safe zones for core drilling.

Ground Penetrating Radar Scan On A Concrete Wall In Houston, TX.

Vertex GPR recently performed a ground penetrating radar scan on a concrete wall in Houston Texas. This project was performed to determine the placement of the structural reinforcing within the wall using GPR which is a nondestructive testing method. The concrete Xray that can be seen in the picture above provided a clear representation of the reinforcing. The hyperbolas that can be seen are of the horizontal pieces of rebar. Once the center point of each piece of rebar was determined with the ground penetrating radar, the rebar was laid out directly onto the surface. The same process was used for the vertical pieces of rebar. Once the layout was complete, the depth of each piece of rebar from the surface of the scan were written next to the correlating rebar.

Vertex GPR has been fortunate to serve Houston Texas with concrete scanning, utility locating and ground penetrating radar consulting. It is our goal to provide the most comprehensive approach to our customers needs. Please contact us to find out more regarding our capabilities and services.

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Concrete X-Ray

Prior to core drilling, Vertex GPR was hired to locate and layout the post tension cables within the desired core drill area. The post tension cables along with the rebar were mapped out onto the surface in real time. Allowing for the contractor to quickly identify a good spot to place their cores.

Exploratory GPR Scanning

Vertex GPR was recently hired to perform an exploratory GPR scan on an elevated concrete deck. The objective for this project was to determine the design of the deck from just one side. After multiple scans were collected over the subject area, it was determined that the deck was constructed with multiple concrete beams. The direction and width of these beams were located and laid out in real time onsite.

For more information about our services, please call us at 832-707-1585 or visit us at VertexGPR.com.

Concrete Scanning for Structural Reinforcing. Houston, TX

Vertex GPR recently performed a ground penetrating radar scan on an elevated concrete deck for structural reinforcing and potential conduits. A 2’x2’ area was scanned, the reinforcing was located and marked along with one conduit that was discovered. This allowed for a 4” core drill to safely be placed, avoiding both the reinforcing and the conduit.

Dowel Bars Located With Ground Penetrating Radar

This past month, Vertex GPR performed a concrete scan for a proposed slab on grade saw cut. Within the scan area, dowel bars were detected. Vertex GPR felt these bars should be marked out due to the fact they were situated parallel to the cut line. This allowed for the saw cut to avoid potentially cutting down the center of one of these bars, causing unwanted wear on the blade. For more information about concrete X-ray and our underground utility locating services, please give us a call or e-mail us on our contact page.