Gone are those days when you had to search for underground pipes, concrete and boulders before initiating a project. Imagine how hard it was to use a chisel, pneumatic drill, and a sledge hammer. With ground penetrating radar, the landscape has changed for the better. Ground penetrating radar, or GPR, is a state-of-the-art process that replaces the laborious and cumbersome job of locating pipes and sewerage lines beforehand. The process used several techniques and equipments like ground scanning or ground x ray to find out if there are any obstructions underneath. Each time, GPR sends high frequency electro magnetic signals right into the ground. Whenever these waves bounce back, expert technicians read the signals and prompt action is taken. There are several reasons to use the efficient ground penetrating radar service in today’s time. Noted below are 6 such reasons: 1) When you are planning to have a non-invasive option, a ground imaging can be done. It is basically a GPR technique of ground scanning for preparation. To locate where piping is done under the ground, you have to pass through poured cement, existing designs and lane striping. However, if you use GPR, you can get a clear picture interpreted by ground penetrating technician. It can give you an accurate figure to understand what lies underneath. 2) Before constructing a new building, it is very important to perform a thorough ground scanning of the area. With ground-breaking GPR services, it is possible to locate old pipes, sewerage lines etc. It prevents cumbersome tasks and costly ruptures too. 3) With the help of ground imaging, it may be possible to locate old tanks. Ground penetrating radar plans use scanning techniques that indicate old oil tanks. In fact, GPR can even locate misplaced tanks. 4) GPR is the most proficient technique to locate municipal pipes, drums, old tanks, water supplies and/or void underground. Earlier, when GPR was not deployed, people spent time and cost intensive techniques to hunt these obstructions under the ground. 5) GPR is also an excellent service for locating rebar. The detection technique can trace metal support(s) embedded in concrete. 6) Existing plans may be inaccurate, especially the blueprints of yesteryears. Instead of depending on those plans that were created several years ago, try the new GPR services. It can tell you the real story that lies under the ground. Indeed, it can be immensely satisfying to know where exactly you should dig to get prompt access to an underground obstacle. This is one important piece of information you should have so that you can interpret the data garnered using GPR. In fact, ground penetrating radar is a technique that ensures your work proceeds accurately, without any time lag. GPR uses extensive mapping techniques to view nearly invisible piping, which increases efficiency of work, keeps concrete flooring sturdy, keeps walls standing, and eliminates dust, dirt and residue easily. Author Bio: Jon Armstrong offers high-end GPR services in Australia. With a team of highly proficient technicians, he has successfully delivered utility and ground investigation services to different parts of Australia. |