The purpose of this course is to present and demonstrate the use of concrete Imaging Radar (CIR) for structural assessment of concrete and masonry elements (floors and walls) for items embedded within the concrete. CIR can reduce the risks associated with blindly cutting into concrete and hitting embedded utilities or PT cables, which can result in repairs that cost thousands of dollars and can potentially cause injuries. CIR is also beneficial in detecting and identifying the location and extent of voids under slabs. Performing CIR can also be used in evaluating conditions and design methods of rehabilitation by providing critical information regarding the location and spacing of in-place reinforcement, thickness of concrete members and depending on site conditions, can detect significant internal delamination.
