Concrete Structure Scanning in Western Massachussetts

Infrasense is out in Western Massachusetts recently completing a comprehensive evaluation of a bridge, including GPR, impact-echo, hammer sounding, and rebound hammer testing on all pier caps, columns, and abutments. The nondestructive testing data will be used to provide detailed maps and quantities of the substructure element conditions. If you have an upcoming project where…

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Utility Mapping Dorchester, MA

Infrasense recently completed a subsurface utility engineering (SUE) project on Dorchester Avenue in Boston, MA. The initial phase of the project included reviewing existing site drawings (QL-D) and a site survey to identify the location of relevant site features (e.g., water valves, fire hydrants, manholes, and telephone poles (QL-C). The second phase of the project…

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Utilities Mapping Near Boston Tunnels

Infrasense recently completed a subsurface utility engineering (SUE) project in the vicinity of the four vent buildings that service the Sumner and Callahan Tunnels in Boston, MA. The project involved reviewing availability site drawings (QL-D), confirming the location of the site features (e.g., water valves, catch basins, manholes) (QL-C), and locating known and unknown utilities…

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Utility Mapping Tynsboro, MA

Infrasense completed a subsurface utility mapping project at a large industrial park in Tyngsboro, MA using a combination of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic induction (EMI) locating methods. The GPR equipment included a 400MHz ground-coupled antenna mounted to a cart with an integrated distance encoder and GPS unit. This GPR antenna is capable of…

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Nondestructive Testing of a Concrete Tunnel Liner

Infrasense recently completed nondestructive testing of a concrete tunnel liner using various NDT methods. The objective of this testing was to assess the condition of the concrete and confirm the presence of grout behind the liner. If you have any upcoming projects where we might be able to help, we’d be happy to hear from…

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Concrete Structure Evaluation in Revere, MA

Infrasense just completed data collection for a concrete structure evaluation project on a building in Revere, MA. Ground penetrating radar was used to scan over 50,000 sq. ft. of concrete slab, spanning several floors. Data collected will be used to identify the spacing and depth of reinforcing steel bars and identify other targets such as…

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