Post Tension Cable Locators

Post tensioning is a method of reinforcing strengthening concrete or other materials with high strength steel strands or bars typically referred to as tendons.

Post tension cable locators.

Cables are arranged as indicated by the engineer and chaired to run through the center of the slab. We help contractors locate post tension cables rebar and conduit embedded in concrete prior to coring saw cutting or drilling. Post tension cable locators inc. This requires the accurate location of the cables prior to any cutting or drilling of the slab.

Has a sister company concrete x ray inc. Many homes and commercial buildings have post tension cables running through the concrete slabs as a reinforcement. Precision locating specializing in the location of residential commercial and industrial water leaks air and gas leaks helium leak detection ultrasonic leak detection electric ground faults sewer gas odor detection video inspection of sewer lines thermal imaging post tension cables and rebar locating and the location of subsurface. We are dedicated to providing the construction industry with engineering expertise responsive service and manufacturing excellence to ensure safe timely and cost effective installations restorations and repairs.

For residential construction tendons at 48 inches on center are common. Provides concrete x ray gpr and utility locating services to contractors located in san diego orange county los angeles riverside and the southern california region. Construction of post tensioned slabs on grade is very similar to using reinforcing steel except for the tensioning step. Art location services inc.

Post tension cables and slabs. That works primarily on commercial jobs. Post tension cable locators inc. Utility locating post tensioned concrete consulting.

Specializes in locating post tension cables with gpr for home remodeling contractors plumbing contractors structural engineers architects and home owners prior to concrete slab cutting or coring operations in san diego orange los angeles and riverside counties. Cutting and coring experts and construction professionals require a reliable non destructive means to locate rebar post tension cable and conduits within concrete structures prior to drilling cutting or coring. Suncoast post tension is north america s largest unbonded post tension specialist. Our future vision pti envisions a future in which post tensioning is the first choice for reinforcing all structures.

If these cables are cut nicked or in any way compromised they can rip through the concrete and render the slab useless or seriously injure someone. Developed by jim rogers at evaluation and. Precision locating accurately locates post tension cables using ground penetrating radar.