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 locations around the plant floor. GPRS used a 1600 MHz antenna for the project that allowed for precise locating of the reinforcement and conduit. GPRS marked the reinforcing steel pattern directly on the floor using a black marker so the paths were clear prior to continuing the project. The general contractor had all the information needed to proceed with confidence, to drill through the floor and install the new pipes.

To learn more about the capabilities of GPRS in Louisiana, Soutern Mississippi, Southern Alabama, and Western Florida contact Project Manager, Eric Steyer, at 504.418.6115 or eric.steyer@gp-radar.com. You can also reach Chris Moore at chris.a.moore@gp-radar.com.