GPRS recetnly provided on-going support for a design & build project in Covington, LA. For this project, our customer needed to know the location of post tension cables and rebar before they could core drill. GPRS used a 1,600 and 2,000 MHz antenna throughout the process in order to access the scanning areas needed by the client. By providing GPR services, GPRS was able to support the customer and help the project to stay on schedule and within budget and away from potential delays and repairs. All anomalies that could be located were marked on the surface; with their direction leaving...

GPRS was contacted by an engineering firm to locate known and unknown potential voiding around an emergency project located in downtown New Orleans, LA. As a result of the nature of the project, GPRS was able to mobilize within 24 hours of contact. The areas around the immediate vicinity of a known sinkhole and tunnel were investigated to provide non-destructive information regarding the subgrade to aid in the repair and soundness of the surrounding surfaces. GPRS was able to delineate multiple areas within the project site for further exploration by the contracted engineering...

GPRS recently provided GPR services at a local healthcare, teaching facility in downtown New Orleans, LA in order to locate rebar and any critical, embedded objects which can be present prior to coring, saw cutting, and other types of floor penetrations. GPRS used a 1,600 and 2,000 MHz GPR antenna in order to access the scanning areas needed by the client. By providing these services, GPRS was able to support the owner and help the project stay on schedule and within budget while avoiding costly delays and repairs. All anomalies that could be located were marked onto the surface with their...

During the renovation for the expansion of an existing hotel, there was concern in regards to anchoring new walls. GPRS was contacted to ensure safe drilling and eliminate risk while installing the new exterior walls. The work consisted of marking the rebar within the proposed drilling areas. After the radar scanning was completed, the areas were marked directly onto the surface using permanent marker and communicated with the superintendent on site. Ground Penetrating Radar is a non-hazardous form of concrete x-ray that shows the data in real time. Due to the fact that results are...

GPRS recently provided GPR services at a project site in Westlake, LA in order to locate the concrete reinforcing steel present in two (2) pipe rack foundations in order to determine existing and future allowable capacities by structural engineers. GPRS used a 1,600 and 2,000 MHz GPR Antenna in order to access the scanning areas needed by the client. The foundations were scanned in order to determine the presence, location, spacing, depth, and estimated type and size of concrete reinforcing steel within the pile cap and piers. All anomalies that could be located were marked on the surface...

GPRS recently provided GPR services at a project site in Covington, LA in order to locate the post-tension cables and rebar present prior to coring by others. GPRS used the 2,000 MHz Palm Antenna in order to access the limited scanning areas needed by the client. By providing these services, GPRS was able to support the owner and help the project to stay on schedule and within budget from potential delays and repairs. All anomalies that could be located were marked on the surface with their direction leaving a map on the surface to aid with the coring to take place. If you would like more...

GPRS recently provided underground utility locating at a poultry processing plant in Hattiesburg, MS. By providing GPR and Radio Detection services to locate utilities within the facility, GPRS was able to support the owner and help the project to stay on schedule and within budget from potential delays and repairs. The information obtained was extremely valuable as the owner plans future expansions and upgrades of the facility. Upon completion of the survey the owner had markings painted on the surface to be surveyed by others for future records purposes. Additionally, all work was...

GPRS was recently contacted by a local contractor to map the rebar present within some existing bridge bent caps prior to coring. GPRS mobilized to the site and performed all of the concrete imaging over the course of three (3) days and two (2) mobilizations including some bent caps that were only accessible with a man-lift and fall-arrest systems. They were able to map all of the necessary rebar on the vertical faces of each bridge bent cap that required coring. Additionally, two (2) of the bent caps required marking of the rebar on the top of the cap prior to drilling for the bridge deck...

A general contractor had a project at the Enwave plant to install new piping through the concrete floor. To install the piping, the contractor needed to drill holes wide enough to fit the pipe. It was essential while drilling into the concrete walls not to compromise any reinforcing steel located within. Prior to beginning the drilling process, the contractor contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of New Orleans to scan the floors & locate the reinforcing steel pattern, as well as any conduit that might be embedded. The 10 locations of the proposed changes were located in various...

An out of town general contractor had a project at Southeastern Louisiana University, remodeling the student union and food court areas. There was a need to install new floor outlets throughout the building, which meant concrete sawing and coring was needed. Prior to beginning the sawing and drilling process, the contractor contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of New Orleans to scan the floors to locate the reinforcing steel and any conduit present. GPRS used a 1600 MHz antenna for the project that allowed for precise locating of the reinforcement/conduit. GPRS marked the reinforcing...

An out of town general contractor had a project in the Entergy Waterford 3 Nuclear plant to install new piping through concrete walls 3 feet thick. To install the piping, the contractor needed to drill holes wide enough to fit the pipe. It was essential while drilling into the concrete walls not to compromise any reinforcing steel located within. Prior to beginning the drilling process, the contractor contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems of New Orleans to scan the walls & locate the reinforcing steel pattern. The 6 locations (3 different walls) of the proposed changes were...

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ New Orleans, LA office was able to work with a local electrical company to identify potential utility lines at an antebellum home undergoing renovation. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate piping, power-lines, buried utilities, and grave sites that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely drill or dig and not destroy any underground utilities or determine if USTs do or do not exist on a property.

Other services we offer are: Post-Tension Cable Location, Conduit Locating, Rebar...

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ New Orleans, LA office was able to work with a general contractor to scan a components for concrete thickness and rebar location. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate piping, reinforcement, and conduits that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely drill or cut and not destroy any conduits or reinforcement.

Other services we offer are: Private Utility Locating, Underground Tank Location, Rebar Locating, Void Location and more. If GPR services are needed in New Orleans, call...

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ Jackson, Mississippi office was able to work with a local electrical contractor to scan elevated slab concrete for post-tension cables and rebar on the campus of Mississippi State University prior to cores being drilled. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate piping, reinforcement, and conduits that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely drill or cut and not destroy any conduits or reinforcement.

Other services we offer are: Private Utility Locating, Underground Tank Location, Rebar...

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ Shreveport, LA office was able to work with a general contractor to scan a building for concrete thickness and utility location. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate piping, reinforcement, and conduits that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely drill or cut and not destroy any conduits or reinforcement.

Other services we offer are: Private Utility Locating, Underground Tank Location, Rebar Locating, Void Location and more. If GPR services are needed in Shreveport, call Casey...

Ground Penetrating Radar Systems’ Jackson, Mississippi office was able to work with a local general contractor to scan for post-tension cables and rebar prior to cores being drilled. GPRS uses non-destructive testing equipment to locate piping, power-lines, reinforcement, and conduits that are unable to be seen. Using GPRS is a safe, cost effective way to make sure you can safely saw cut or install anchors and not destroy any conduits or reinforcement.

Other services we offer are: Private Utility Locating, Underground Tank Location, Rebar Locating, Void Location and more. If GPR...

GPRS was contacted by a Contractor near New Orleans, Louisiana to mobilize to locate underground utilities. The contractor had plans to excavate at various locations around the base and were concerned about hitting unknown underground utilities. This was especially important given the critical nature of the facility. For these reasons, they called Ground Penetrating Radar Systems.

GPRS, Inc. is often called to mobilize to a project to locate underground utilities. Ground penetrating radar is an extremely accurate and effective way of locating the impediments in the ground. GPRS has...

GPRS was contacted by a contractor in Mobile, AL to mobilize to locate underground utilities. The contractor had plans to renovate a building at a trainyard in Mobile, AL and needed to locate sewer lines, water lines, telecommunications lines, and main power lines in the area in order to design effective and efficient renovation plans. They were also concerned about damaging critical utilities in the area that may be vital to railroad signals and controls. For these reasons, they called Ground Penetrating Radar Systems.

GPRS, Inc. is often called to mobilize to a project to locate...

GPRS was contacted by a cemetery near Mobile, AL to mobilize to locate any graves that have gone unmarked or the locations have been forgotten over time. The cemetery had numerous death certificates for people buried in this particular cemetery that were not accounted for. In order to remedy this problem, they called Ground Penetrating Radar Systems.

GPRS, Inc. is frequently called to mobilize to locate graves. Ground penetrating radar is the best and most effective way of marking these locations. The process is normally very quick and field markings are placed in real time. GPRS...

GPRS was contacted by a carbon manufacturer near New Orleans, Louisiana to mobilize to locate underground utilities. There had been a fire on site and it was discovered they had fire hydrants that were in need of serious repair and available data about the mapping of water lines feeding the fire hydrants were inaccurate and incomplete. They were also concerned about striking any other utilities while digging in the areas around these fire hydrants. For these reasons, they called Ground Penetrating Radar Systems.

GPRS, Inc. is often called to mobilize to a project to locate...

GPRS was contacted by an environmental company to mobilize to locate underground utilities near an offshore drilling platform storage yard near Morgan City, Louisiana. The company had multiple soil boring locations and were very concerned about striking underground utilities, such as water lines, sewer lines, telecommunication lines and power lines. Many companies require private utility locating prior to any digging or drilling. This is very important, not only for the safety of the crew, but also due to the damage and costs associated with damaging underground utilities. For this reason,...

We have all heard of the Superdome located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This arena is enormous and with an enormous stadium comes lots of parking. To better service the Superdome stadium they decided to make some changes to the parking structure that surrounds it. Gibbs Construction needed some help locating the reinforcing steel and post tension cables that are located in the concrete slabs of the parking garage. To complete this project safely Gibbs Construction contracted GPRS to complete the scanning prior to opening the concrete at several locations. As with any structure there...

Jacobs Technology is the contract engineering/project management firm for the Michoud NASA facility in New Orleans, LA. They manage and engineering all facility upgrades and construction projects that happen around the large Michoud Assembly Building. Jacobs had three specific projects coming up in which concrete saw cutting and excavation were going to take place. With the nature and age of the facility they work in, they were concerned about hitting unknown utilities and conduits beneath the ground and concrete. They contacted Ground Penetrating Radar Systems out of Orlando, FL to see if...

Ground penetrating radar was used to locate utilities and other obstructions in multiple locations at a Tampa area High School.

This survey pattern used was 5' spacing between the scans to ensure the areas were covered sufficiently. GPR was able to locate underground utilities running in and around the areas surveyed as well as underground storage tanks (USTs). Additionally, we performed a 3D scan for a 20’ x 20’ area directly over a group of chiller lines that where found in the school parking lot.

Below are two separate views of the chiller lines taken inside of the 3D grid...

The pictures you see below are from a local attraction in Orlando, FL. The demolition contractor was removing a curb when they unknowingly broke a main feed line for the sprinkler system. This would normally not have been something difficult to remedy. However, they did not know where the shut-off valve was for the system. With this problem hundreds of gallons of water were wasted and the ground will have to be repaired prior to work continuing.

This is not an uncommon issue on job sites today. To cut cost contractors are performing site work, demolition and excavation without...