Overview
Both sonic and impact echo are part of the ultrasound method family and widely used to evaluate the integrity of concrete and masonry structures.
Benefits
Applications of Sonic & Impact Echo
Xradar™ has applications in a number of fields. Most commonly it can be used in construction and engineering fields as a form of non-destructive testing (NDT) on structures and pavements.
Impact and Sonic echo used for a variety of applications. They both can measure the thickness of an unknown slab, beam, pier or any other concrete or masonry structure.
Impact echo is used to determine the location and extent of defects such as; cracks, delamination, voids, honeycombing and debonding in plain, reinforced and pre or post-tensioned concrete structures.
Sonic echo is mainly used to measure large concrete structures, such as the thickness of piles or piers.
Technology
An impact is generated on the surface that produces a stress wave. The generated wave propagates into the structure and is reflected by internal flaws and external surfaces. The reflections of the propagating waves create modes of vibration that are recorded by the transducer on the surface and processed to determine the depth of the defects. The data analysis and interpretation is based on the used technique and the initial results can be produced on site.
Xradar is using advanced equipment to make sure the collected data is reliable, and the results are accurate.
FAQS
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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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