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Concrete scanners: rebar locators, cover meters and GPR

Concrete scanning tools solve different problems. Basic locators can help find reinforcing steel, cover meters estimate concrete cover, and ground-penetrating radar can provide deeper or more detailed information when used by trained operators.

Selection factors

Consider expected depth, concrete condition, required documentation, ease of interpretation, calibration and operator training.

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