Concrete GPR vs Concrete X-Ray
What is concrete X-Raying ???
Concrete X-Raying is a technology that requires radiation to locate solid objects underground, this however can only be done if there is access to the surface below as a film is required to be placed on the opposite side of the structure in order to see through it. X-Ray devices are also a relatively time consuming method of examining a structure in comparison to GPR, X-Rays can perform only limited scanning within one day where as GPR can scan a much greater area within the same time frame.
What are the advantages of GPR over X-Ray ???
Using X-Ray equipment can mean any area within 15 meters of testing may have to be evacuated due to the high levels of radiation produced. This would be a huge cost and inconvenience to any business or public area that could be effected. Where the GPR can be used around any person in any area as there is no radiation emitted from the equipment. Adding to the advantage of using GPR is the time it takes for X-Ray film to be processed in comparison to GPR, GPR produces images in real time for the technician to analyse on-site where the X-Ray has to be taken away and the data reviewed.
GPR is a low risk technology and provides many benefits over other techniques. It is a non-destructive and non-disruptive process that works well without affecting its surroundings
