CONCRETE
DIAGNOSTICS
SPECIALISED CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
EXPERT INSIGHTS & PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS FOR ENDURING CONCRETE HEALTH
REINFORCEMENT
IDENTIFICATION
Solvocore utilizes high-level ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment from HILTI and PROCEQ for precise detection tasks.
The HILTI PS1000 system is adept at locating buried utilities and detecting reinforcement bars (rebar) in concrete, vital for safe drilling and cutting operations in construction projects.
The PROCEQ GPR8050 offers utility locating, rebar detection, void detection, thickness measurement, bridge deck assessment, and subsurface imaging capabilities. It’s employed across construction, engineering, and geophysics industries for accurate subsurface detection and evaluation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality assurance.
Solvocore utilizes these tools to mark and identify utilities and reinforcement
before commencing concrete core drilling and cutting, enhancing operational safety and precision as well as generating reports for Engineering purposes.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
The method offers benefits such as non-destructive nature, high sensitivity,
versatility, and real-time results, making it valuable for maintenance and repair.
Ultrasonic sound technology, exemplified by the PROCEQ GP8000, is a non-destructive testing method used in concrete structures to assess integrity and detect internal flaws without damaging the structure.
This involves transmitting high-frequency sound waves through the material using a transducer, analysing wave reflections to identify voids, cracks, and rebar presence.
ASSESS SURFACE
HARDNESS
Schmidt hammer testing, or rebound hammer testing, assesses the surface hardness and strength of concrete structures without causing damage.
It involves measuring the rebound velocity of a hammer mass after impacting the concrete surface. This method provides quick surface hardness assessment, estimates compressive strength, evaluates uniformity and variability, and aids in quality control, inspection, and damage assessment. Schmidt hammer testing offers valuable insights into concrete condition and contributes to infrastructure longevity and performance.
PROVIDES CRUCIAL
INFORMATION
Concrete core sampling is a versatile method used for void detection, strength verification, durability testing, carbonation testing, and chloride ingress testing in concrete structures.
FOR VOID DETECTION, cores are extracted and inspected visually, with additional non-destructive testing methods employed for further assessment. STRENGTH VERIFICATION involves compression testing of extracted cores to compare results against design specifications.
DURABILITY TESTS assess resistance to environmental factors like freeze-thaw
cycles and chemical attack. CARBONATION TESTING measures carbonation depth to evaluate long-term durability. CHLORIDE INGRESS TESTING analyses core samples for chloride content to assess corrosion risk. Overall, concrete core sampling provides crucial information for maintenance, repair, and management decisions regarding concrete structures.
ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH
STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS
Rebar size verification ensures that reinforcement bars (rebar) in construction projects meet dimensional requirements specified in building codes and engineering drawings.
It involves measuring rebar diameter using tools like callipers or specialized
gauges, comparing measurements to project specifications, and documenting
results for quality control. Verification is crucial for structural integrity and
load-bearing capacity. Any discrepancies are promptly addressed to maintain
safety. Documentation includes measurement records and inspection reports.
Overall, rebar size verification is essential for ensuring compliance with
standards and specifications, enhancing structural integrity, and promoting
safety in construction projects.
CORE SAMPLES CAN BE TAKEN AND DELIVERED TO TEST LAB FACILITES FOR STRENGTH AND DURABILITY TESTING
