When a concrete slab at a commercial or infrastructure site is poured, it rarely only contains concrete. Therefore if you need to cut into the concrete you must be prepared for something other than concrete to be waiting for you. Scanning for post-tension cables or other devices uses to provide support for concrete will help ensure the safety of your job site and prevent costly accidents.
GPR Arkansas specializes in commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects and will determine where any post-tension cables or other obstructions are before you start to drill.
Contractors often use steel to reinforce the tensile strength of concrete slabs. Sometimes they choose rebar, other times steel cables.
With post-tension cables, once the concrete begins to harden, the cables are tightened (or tensioned) to give added strength.
Imagine what would happen if tightened a rubber band and started cutting into it. Now imagine that rubber band is made of steel.
Cutting into a cable still under tension can cause catastrophic injuries and job site damage. It can also weaken other portions of the concrete slab, necessitating more work and delaying the completion of the job.
Thankfully, post-tension cables can be found by scanning with ground-penetrating radar. Let us ensure you aren’t surprised when you cut into your concrete.
If you need ground penetrating radar services, contact GPR Arkansas today.
