POST TENSION CABLE DETECTION.
Post tension cable detection is one of the first steps that should be taken prior to digging, drilling or building.
What Is Post Tension Cabling?
Post tension stressed cables are made up of steel wires inside a plastic sheath and are used in concrete construction, making it possible to use thinner slabs and fewer support columns. These cables are tensioned with pressure and grouted after concrete is poured.
When cutting or coring, avoiding post tension cables is of utmost priority. If these cables are cut or damaged they can severely compromise the structure, causing the slab to crack or explode, potentially inflicting serious harm to workers due to the extremely high cable tension.
How Do We Conduct Post Tension Cable Detection?
We use Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect post tension cabling inside concrete, transmitting signals into the slab and using the feedback provided. The end result is a real-time scan of what is below the ground.
What information can we provide?
- Location of post tension cabling
- Depth of post tension cabling
- Location of cable drape
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Why Trust Conxraying?
Conxraying carries out concrete scans for post tension stressed cabling on a regular basis. You can trust our experience in getting the job done with a high level of technical expertise. Each area being investigated can have anomalies that impact on the outcome of your report. Only an experienced technician conducting concrete scanning every day will pick up on these anomalies and ensure your scan is interpreted correctly, providing accurate results.
It is strongly recommended to investigate post tension cabling even if ‘as-constructed’ plans are available. Post tension cabling can move when concrete is poured.
