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Concrete cover survey provides information about reinforcement arrangement and depth.

A concrete cover meter survey is a non-intrusive and non-destructive method to determine the location and depth of reinforcement bars or other embedded metallic objects within concrete structures.

A cover survey is essential for determining the depth of reinforcement bars beneath the concrete surface, which can be used for fire risk assessment, avoiding strikes, and calculating the load bearing capacity of a slab.

It is also possible to estimate reinforcement diameters using a Cover Meter or Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).

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Benefits of a concrete cover survey

Non-destructive

Both GPR and cover meters are fully non-intrusive technologies

Accurate

Cover depths can be measured to millimeter accuracy

Efficient

Measure the concrete cover over large areas with minimal disruption

Cost saving

NDT surveys work out much cheaper than intrusive surveys

Why choose us for your cover meter survey?

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FAQ

What is a cover meter?

A cover meter is a device which uses electromagnetic pulse induction to detect metallic objects within a concrete slab.

Can GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) be used for cover surveys?

GPR can be used for most concrete cover surveys, with the added benefits of collecting additional information at the same time.

Can reinforcement diameters be measured using a cover meter?

Cover meters offer a reinforcement diameter estimation tool, however this works within certain parameters and requires an intrusive survey of one rebar for calibration purposes.
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