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Posted July 19, 2016
While ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is one of the most versatile imaging techniques, it is not without certain challenges. GPR is designed to give a picture of an object’s outline as it resides underground. It is unable to differentiate between, for example, a utility line and a small sinkhole. The operator is left to determine what objects are located beneath the …
Posted June 21, 2016
Underground utilities represent some of the greatest conveniences. They supply energy, carry water to and from a property, and help to facilitate the overall comfort experienced by individuals in a property. The problem is that not all utility lines run as they should. Everything from minutes deviations to make changes can occur with regards to where utilities are located. This …
Posted May 25, 2016
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is one of the most advantageous technological advancements that has developed in the recent years. It provides a non-destructive, robust and flexible approach to determining what is located where under the ground. The challenge with this technology is that few people understand the benefits that it can bring. They may choose to rely on blueprints, schematics …
Posted April 22, 2016
There is nothing more frightening than the ground literally opening up and giving way under your feet or some form of transport like a car or bus. This time last year on May 11, 2015, residents of Granbury in Hood County learned how frightening a sinkhole can be when a huge one measuring approximately 40 by 40 feet wide made …
Posted March 16, 2016
Ground Penetrating Radar or GPR uses a high frequency radio signal that gets sent into the ground, and it will be returned to the receiver to store the information received. It works based on the pulse being sent into the ground and how long it takes to travel to and from the target. That will look at the depth and …
Posted February 29, 2016
GPR and Infrared Thermography Inspection vs. Traditional Inspection Few of us would purchase a home or property without an official inspection. This inspector is usually a technician who walks the house and land with modest tools such as electronic measuring tools to validate advertised dimensions and a flashlight to peek into corners and crawl spaces. Certainly much can be learned …
