What is GPR used for??

GPR is a geophysical method, which makes use of the radar pulses to image the subsurface. The GPR makes use of the radioactive waves. The GPR is being used for a number of applications including the non-destructive testing of pavements and structures. The GPR of concrete inspection equipment has led to reduction in time and cost. The GPR technicians can accurately locate rebar, identify post-tension cables, find conduits, etc. Also, the individuals can measure concrete thickness as well as locating voids in concrete, etc.

The ground penetrating radar (GPR) constitute of three main components, including control unit, antenna and power supply. The GPR equipment can be run with a wide range of power supply ranging from small rechargeable batteries to vehicle batteries. The unit can run from a small internal rechargeable battery to external power. The control unit has electronics triggering the pulse of the radar energy that has been sent by the antenna into the ground. This system allows the processing and interpretation of data without downloading the radar files into the computer.

The antenna frequency is another major factor in the depth penetration. The higher the frequency of the antenna and the shallower will be its in ground penetration. The ABC Inc. has a team of technicians having unequaled capacity as well as huge expertise in their field. They provide a number of non-destructive testing as well as destructive testing services.

The ground penetrating radar is equipment for producing a cross sectional profile or record of subsurface without probing, drilling or digging. GPR profiles are generally used for evaluating the depth and location of the buried objects and for the investigation of the presence and continuity of the natural subsurface conditions as well as features.

GPR is for concrete scanning. This has gained popularity by itself and established as a tool for utility applications such as: