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Concrete scanning, assessment and corrosion in Quebec.
ScanAxis offers three complementary services: locating embedded items before drilling, documenting concrete condition and mapping corrosion areas. Choose a service based on the purpose of your work.
Concrete scanning
Locate rebar, conduits and other embedded elements with ground-penetrating radar (GPR), without damaging your structures.
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the service: Concrete scanningStructural assessment
Assess the condition of your concrete structures with precise, non-destructive analyses.
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the service: Structural assessmentCorrosion mapping
Identify and map corrosion zones to plan interventions ahead and extend the service life of your structures.
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the service: Corrosion mapping
Understand before you start
Questions about concrete testing
Concrete scanning
Does concrete scanning damage the structure?
No. GPR is a non-destructive test method: the device moves over the concrete surface without drilling or coring it.
What can ground-penetrating radar detect?
Usually rebar, conduits and other embedded items whose electromagnetic properties differ from those of concrete. Readability depends in particular on depth and on the condition of the concrete.
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Structural assessment
Does a structural assessment replace an engineer’s opinion?
No. Non-destructive tests provide data on the condition of the concrete; structural interpretation and recommendations are an engineer’s responsibility, as the Safety Code provides for parking garages, for example.
Which structures can be assessed?
Usually reinforced concrete slabs, walls, columns, beams and parking garages, in commercial, industrial, institutional or residential buildings.
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Corrosion mapping
Does corrosion mapping indicate the strength of the structure?
Not directly. It provides information on the corrosion activity of the rebar; assessing structural capacity is an engineer’s responsibility.
Why combine it with a concrete scan?
Ground-penetrating radar locates the rebar and estimates its depth, which helps position corrosion measurements on the steel.
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What to include in a quote request
Describe your project, the city, the service you need and the work you are planning. If available, mention the surface area, site access and your preferred schedule so the scope can be discussed.
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