Overview
Schmidt hammer, rebound hammer or concrete hammer test is an easy way to measure concrete strength in real time.
Benefits
Applications of Schmidt Hammer
The main application of the Schmidt hammer is to measure the hardness of the concrete.
This can be done in large areas to verify the uniformity of the concrete, locate deteriorated concrete, or even monitor the concrete over time. Its simplicity and inexpensive procedure make it a popular first choice for concrete evaluation.
Although it is considered a simple NDT method, several parameters have to be taken into account when conducting the survey, such as smoothness of the surface, the age of the concrete, the used aggregates etc.
Xradar is often used to provide services such as concrete scanning, concrete corrosion mapping, structural investigations, pre-design scanning, and visual inspections (alongside other methods such as laser scanning).
This process allows companies to safely cut and core concrete. The method can accurately identify and map rebar, electrical conduits, water lines, and PT cables, which are crucial not to damage in order to maintain safe construction sites.
The Equipment
Xradar use only the most reliable testing equipment. The Original Schmidt Hammer is produced by Proceq, the pioneer in NDT instruments. The Original Schmidt Hammer has purely mechanical design making it durable and reliable for every project. Its typical measurement range is between 10 and 70MPa. The measurements are taken on site and converted to compressive strength. The results can either be provided on the same day, or they can be compiled into our typical Xradar survey reports for a more comprehensive evaluation analysis.
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XRSounder geomaps delamination live to a CAD-exportable file. The device includes XRMapper post-processing software, allowing engineers and inspectors to digitally map large areas, overlay data, and historically track condition assessments over time.
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It is built for large concrete structures, including parking garages (parkades), bridge decks, warehouse and industrial floors, and municipal infrastructure.
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Yes. XRSounder effectively locates and maps areas where protective coatings or membranes have lost adhesion, helping to prevent costly water ingress and surface failure that traditional sounding might miss.
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The system offers high-resolution, pinpoint detection capable of resolving concrete defects and delamination down to one square foot. This accuracy enables early intervention and helps prevent costly, widespread repairs.
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The Importance of Hiring a Concrete Scanning Service
Concrete scanning technology has transformed the way contractors, engineers, and building owners understand what lies inside concrete structures. Whether you’re coring, cutting, drilling, renovating, or conducting structural investigations, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning has become the preferred method for identifying embedded objects before work begins.
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Introducing GRAD: Unlocking the Full Value of GPR Data
Ground Penetrating Radar technology has transformed the way we investigate concrete and subsurface conditions. Modern GPR systems can collect enormous amounts of high-resolution data, providing valuable insights into structural elements, embedded objects, and hidden conditions. However, the true value of that data depends on how effectively it can be processed, interpreted, and communicated.
