This technology is used to make the Ground Penetrating Radar.
The GPR devices records the echos of pulses sent by electromagnetic waves in order to build an image. This resulting image is then used for locating rebars before concrete drilling/cutting, determining concrete thickness and investigating unknown structures. This also eliminates the need of excavating or damaging the concrete.
Things GPR can do
Ground Penetrating radar, is able to detect the presence of manmade and natural materials underneath the ground. It is useful on constructed surfaces or prior-construction areas. It helps in renovating buildings and different industrial sites.
Advantages of GPR are:
· Noiseless operation
· Self-contained operation
· There is no hazard inflicted on the operators
· Results generated instantly on screen
· Depth estimation
· Identifying different types of embedded material enables operators to map and plan
· Can give good outputs for solid surfaces such as concrete (up to 2 feet)
· Map visuals come in different colours for better identification
· Records can be stored and managed for report generation or further study
In today’s world, the Ground Penetrating Radar is widely used in the automotive industry, airports, government facilities, commercial & residential construction, municipal infrastructure development, military purposes, manufacturing industry, power plants, oil refineries, water treatment plants, etc. GPR is used to check and locate non-metallic pipes, conduits, power lines, water lines, rebar, post-tension cables, etc.
