Locating column rebar with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) on exterior column faces at a hospital in Portland OR. Findings were marked directly on the column surface to facilitate installation of seismic reinforcement braces. Floors 10-17 were scanned. Columns were safely accessed with “swing stage” apparatus.
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Video: Locating Rebar and Conduit with GPR
Locating structural rebar and conduit hazards with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) on an elevated concrete slab at the University of Oregon. Findings were marked directly on the slab surface, allowing plumbing and MEP subcontractors to safely layout and core drill to install piping. Rebar is marked in purple; conduits and other hazards are marked in orange.
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