Infrastructure

GPR versus x-ray

Summary of GPR compared to x-ray

Clients often ask for a “GPR or x-ray” of the survey area. While both methods can often provide the required information, the two methods vary greatly and their names should not be used interchangeably. The major advantages to GPR over x-ray include the following:

GPR Study to Map Concrete Spalling

Clearwater Beach, Florida


GeoView was tasked with helping map areas of potential concrete spalling and rebar depth on balconies at a beachfront condominium. Concrete spalling is typically caused by expansion of the rebar as it corrodes and deteriorates. The rebar corrosion occurs due to moisture entry through the concrete and the slow degradation of the rebar caused by the naturally alkaline state of concrete.

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