Ground Penetrating Radar Services

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Exploring the Significance and Wide-Ranging Applications of GPR Technology

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) makes use of radar technology to detect objects located below grade or embedded in concrete or masonry. Our technicians will use a variety of units with different antennae to locate the suspected items.

For some projects, where the contractor is attempting to drill a hole through an existing slab, the work is performed safely and quickly while the contractor waits. In other cases, where we are looking for underground tanks or unmarked graves, the site survey can take multiple days.

In many locations, such as hospitals, airports and other critical structures, the owner will require that a scan be performed prior to authorizing drilling. Property owners, on the other hand, may need to locate below-grade tanks, buried equipment, or other below-grade anomalies, such as voids and potential sink holes, prior to developing their site. 

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Ground penetrating radar (GPR) makes use of radar technology to detect objects located below grade or embedded in concrete or masonry. Our technicians will use a variety of units with different antennae to locate the suspected items.

For some projects, where the contractor is attempting to drill a hole through an existing slab, the work is performed safely and quickly while the contractor waits. In other cases, where we are looking for underground tanks or unmarked graves, the site survey can take multiple days.

In many locations, such as hospitals, airports and other critical structures, the owner will require that a scan be performed prior to authorizing drilling. Property owners, on the other hand, may need to locate below-grade tanks, buried equipment, or other below-grade anomalies, such as voids and potential sink holes, prior to developing their site. 

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Ground Penetrating Radar: A Vital Tool for Subsurface Object Detection and Beyond

Ground penetrating radar is important for several reasons:

Enhancing Detection Capabilities with Our GPR Detection Services

GPR provides exceptional results when attempting to discover voids and other anomalies beneath the surface. The technology can penetrate rock, soil, concrete, clay, plastic, water, wood and other materials. The pulses reach varying depths and offer flexibility to adapt to unique ground compositions.

Buried Pipes

Precision Geophysical Surveys Powered by Our Advanced GPR Technology

When conducting geophysical surveys, GPR provides access to vital data that is invaluable when identifying and locating groundwater, bedrock, strata layers, saltwater infiltration and sinkholes. It can also measure the thickness of ice in colder climates.

Delivering Accurate Structural Integrity Assessments via GPR

GPR data can help assess structural integrity and discover damage to a building’s foundation. It is also useful when performing bridge deck analyses, as it can locate cracks, voids and other deficiencies that indicate deterioration. Engineers can use this information when identifying appropriate repairs and remedies.

Aiding Environmental Conservation Efforts

Using GPR services enables geologists and environmentalists to find toxic materials and other hidden ecological hazards. The data can also provide insight into the direction that certain types of contamination are moving and stop the migration in an effort to prevent damage to the nearby plant and animal life. 

Buried Reinforced Concrete Slabs

Boosting Mining Safety with GPR: A Commitment to Worker Protection

GPR scans can locate faults and fractures in rocks, alerting miners to changes that could impact their drilling activities. They can use this information to create less dangerous and more project-compatible underground mines and tunnels.

Accurate Cemetery Mapping with GPR: Uncovering the Unseen

GPR technology is adept at finding underground soil disturbances that may indicate the presence of underground graves. This data is helpful to researchers looking for unmarked burial sites or professionals plotting a layout for a cemetery.

Ground Penetrating Radar: A Vital Tool for Subsurface Object Detection and Beyond

Ground penetrating radar is important for several reasons:

Enhancing Detection Capabilities with Our GPR Detection Services

GPR provides exceptional results when attempting to discover voids and other anomalies beneath the surface. The technology can penetrate rock, soil, concrete, clay, plastic, water, wood and other materials. The pulses reach varying depths and offer flexibility to adapt to unique ground compositions.

Buried Pipes

Precision Geophysical Surveys Powered by Our Advanced GPR Technology

When conducting geophysical surveys, GPR provides access to vital data that is invaluable when identifying and locating groundwater, bedrock, strata layers, saltwater infiltration and sinkholes. It can also measure the thickness of ice in colder climates.

Delivering Accurate Structural Integrity Assessments via GPR

GPR data can help assess structural integrity and discover damage to a building’s foundation. It is also useful when performing bridge deck analyses, as it can locate cracks, voids and other deficiencies that indicate deterioration. Engineers can use this information when identifying appropriate repairs and remedies.

Aiding Environmental Conservation Efforts

Using GPR services enables geologists and environmentalists to find toxic materials and other hidden ecological hazards. The data can also provide insight into the direction that certain types of contamination are moving and stop the migration in an effort to prevent damage to the nearby plant and animal life. 

Buried Reinforced Concrete Slabs

Boosting Mining Safety with GPR: A Commitment to Worker Protection

GPR scans can locate faults and fractures in rocks, alerting miners to changes that could impact their drilling activities. They can use this information to create less dangerous and more project-compatible underground mines and tunnels.

Accurate Cemetery Mapping with GPR: Uncovering the Unseen

GPR technology is adept at finding underground soil disturbances that may indicate the presence of underground graves. This data is helpful to researchers looking for unmarked burial sites or professionals plotting a layout for a cemetery.

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Discover the Best Scenarios for Utilizing Our GPR Services: From Underground Utility Mapping to Sinkhole Detection

Ground radar services deliver reliable results when there is a significant contrast between the surveyed objects and the ground. GPR’s applications include:

  • Locating leaks in oil and gas pipelines
  • Delineating underground storage tanks when remediating leaks
  • Preparing for the coring mark-out of various construction elements and embedment
  • Detecting geological features such as bedrock, void formations, sinkholes and karst
  • Delineating architectural features like wells, roadbeds and foundations
  • Addressing environmental issues and concerns like drum piles, historic fills, overburden thickness and landfill boundaries
  • Performing metallic and non-metallic utility mapping and locating tasks
  • Verifying concrete thickness and mapping the location, size and spacing of rebar
  • Identifying structural deficiencies such as sub-base settlement, voids and rebar corrosion and wear
  • Learning the thickness of paving materials

Discover the Best Scenarios for Utilizing Our GPR Services: From Underground Utility Mapping to Sinkhole Detection

Ground radar services deliver reliable results when there is a significant contrast between the surveyed objects and the ground. GPR’s applications include:

  • Locating leaks in oil and gas pipelines
  • Delineating underground storage tanks when remediating leaks
  • Preparing for the coring mark-out of various construction elements and embedment
  • Detecting geological features such as bedrock, void formations, sinkholes and karst
  • Delineating architectural features like wells, roadbeds and foundations
  • Addressing environmental issues and concerns like drum piles, historic fills, overburden thickness and landfill boundaries
  • Performing metallic and non-metallic utility mapping and locating tasks
  • Verifying concrete thickness and mapping the location, size and spacing of rebar
  • Identifying structural deficiencies such as sub-base settlement, voids and rebar corrosion and wear
  • Learning the thickness of paving materials

Your Trusted Partner for Expert Ground Penetrating Radar and Concrete Scanning Services

ECS has delivered high-quality geotechnical engineering services since 1988. We can provide expert-level GPR consulting services that will help your business achieve the best project results and enable you to create a work environment that is as safe and productive as reasonably achievable. 

We differ from other GPR contractors in several ways. Our professionals deliver results quickly, allowing you to keep your projects on schedule. We dig deeper to uncover alternatives that increase efficiency and reduce costs. You will also appreciate our ability to communicate throughout the process. We provide information in a concise, straightforward manner, making it easy to understand and apply to your tasks. 

Our focus on solving problems will help you overcome your most daunting GPR challenges. By providing practical, cost-effective solutions, we have become a highly respected firm in our industry.

 

Showcasing Our Expertise: Noteworthy GPR Projects Undertaken by ECS

  • Wells Fargo Tower, Roanoke, VA
  • National Airport, Washington, DC
  • Norris Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

 

Your Trusted Partner for Expert Ground Penetrating Radar and Concrete Scanning Services

ECS has delivered high-quality geotechnical engineering services since 1988. We can provide expert-level GPR consulting services that will help your business achieve the best project results and enable you to create a work environment that is as safe and productive as reasonably achievable. 

We differ from other GPR contractors in several ways. Our professionals deliver results quickly, allowing you to keep your projects on schedule. We dig deeper to uncover alternatives that increase efficiency and reduce costs. You will also appreciate our ability to communicate throughout the process. We provide information in a concise, straightforward manner, making it easy to understand and apply to your tasks. 

Our focus on solving problems will help you overcome your most daunting GPR challenges. By providing practical, cost-effective solutions, we have become a highly respected firm in our industry.

 

Showcasing Our Expertise: Noteworthy GPR Projects Undertaken by ECS

  • Wells Fargo Tower, Roanoke, VA
  • National Airport, Washington, DC
  • Norris Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

 

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Your Go-to Experts for Comprehensive GPR Consulting Services

The ECS team consists of more than 2,500 experienced professionals in over 80 offices who are ready to lend their knowledge to your next GPR project. Our mission is to be the engineering firm of choice in every market we serve. 

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding ground penetrating radar services. 

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The ECS team consists of more than 2,500 experienced professionals in over 80 offices who are ready to lend their knowledge to your next GPR project. Our mission is to be the engineering firm of choice in every market we serve. 

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding ground penetrating radar services. 

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