Scanning for Rebar in Concrete When It’s “Everywhere”
Advanced handheld metal scanning tools from Zircon detect rebar and other metal deep within concrete to increase worker safety and reduce costs on replacement bits and blades
Concrete is used virtually everywhere in residential, commercial and industrial construction. Rebar reinforcement is used to add structural integrity to concrete to keep it from breaking due to fluctuations in tension, compression, temperature, earthquakes and other stresses.
After a concrete structure has been built, it may be necessary to drill or saw into it to incorporate changes. The trouble is that some applications require a significant amount of rebar, which can be set in grid patterns, rows, columns or even randomly. This creates a situation where it seems impossible to find an appropriate location to drill or cut without hitting metal. Guessing may result in unnecessary holes, equipment damage and even safety concerns.