When you need to make some modifications to a concrete structure in Sydney you must be careful that your demolition or chasing of the concrete does not affect the rebars, conduits or any other item that has been embedded earlier in the concrete. This is only possible if you know the locations of all these things before you start any breaking or chasing of the concrete.
There are many agencies that offer concrete scanning services Sydney and you need to find the one that can carry out this exploration of your concrete structure and advise you of the best way of undertaking further work. These operations become necessary when you require undertaking any plumbing, electrical or other modification work in concrete. These agencies will use ground penetrating radar or X-rays to give you the necessary information about the innards of your concrete structure.
The use of X-rays requires a lot of protective measures as exposure to X-rays can lead to cancer. It also requires the area to be cleared during the use of this technique and as a result, this technique is rapidly being overtaken by the safer and equally effective method of using ground penetrating radar. In this technique, concrete scanning services Sydney will use specialized equipment that transmits radar sound waves that have a high frequency through the body of concrete that needs to be scanned. These waves are then bounced back and the equipment has a receiver that records the waves and provides information about all the objects that are within the concrete. Technicians who use this equipment will be able to create a map of the concrete and its contents.
Concrete scanning is also effective in detecting empty pockets in concrete that can severely affect its structural strength. The scanning is carried out in grids that enable every scan to be properly located. This enables all the hindrances to any chasing or drilling operation to be correctly located so that any problems are avoided. The use of ground penetrating radar can be carried out while the building or property is occupied and does not lead to any disruption that X-ray detection may involve.
Concrete scanning can ensure that there are no accidents when drilling or chasing work is undertaken on the concrete. The greatest hazard is from electrical conduits and any wiring that they contain and which can be live. It can also help to avoid any water pipes or other services that are often embedded and can cause complications if they are accidentally drilled or cut. Ensure that the equipment used for concrete scanning is of the best and can ensure accurate results.
