Concrete Imaging, Inc. (CIM) provides the Washington, D.C./Baltimore Metro area with non-destructive structural imaging to locate embedded items in concrete slabs. Our services helps those renovating or building concrete structures to avoid severing embedded items, which could affect the structural integrity or infrastructure of the building. CIM offers two types of services, Digital Radiography (X-ray) and High Definition Ground Penetrating Radar.
Radiographic Testing (X-Ray) uses “radioactive” gamma radiation to locate embedded items in concrete slabs. We use two different sources to complete Radiographic Testing. Iridium 192 is used for concrete that is 10″ inches thick or less. Cobalt 60 is used for concrete that is 10″ inches thick to 24″ inches thick. With Radiographic Testing, gamma radiation moves through the concrete, where the waves are received by our CCD Detector, creating a permanent image of the items that are located in the concrete. The image is processed near real-time and any embedded items found are marked directly on the slab. Along with the layout on the concrete, the digital radiographic image is also given as a permanent record of the areas that were tested, which is given to our clients via a jump-stick and/or an emailed report.
Because of safety regulations and guidelines, Radiographic Testing operations are usually conducted after normal business hours. All floors where testing is being performed must be vacant of all non-monitored personnel before the arrival of the testing crew. Before the service is scheduled, a checklist is provided to help companies prepare the site, as well as review any safety precautions that must be completed before the arrival of the crew.
Utility locating and Pipeline video inspection using multi-function utility locators, transmitters and the Gator4 Pipeline push-rod system, we perform locating and inspection services for items such as buried cables, electrical conduits, Sanitary and Storm sewers, dryer venting, septic systems and such.
