Rebar Locator also referred to as Covermeter or Profometer test is a non-destructive testing technique working on the principle of application of a magnetic field so that the embedded steel is detected. The test is used to determine effective concrete cover, detect reinforcement and bar diameter. It is also very useful for corrosion testing and to locate rebars before hacking of concrete or extracting concrete cores. Geo Dynamics is equipped with the latest PROCEQ rebar locators available worldwide.
The equipment is extensively used by us to determine the actual cover to rebars, location of rebars, in some cases their diameter during conditition survey of existing structures. It is also used to locate re-bars before coring so that the reinforcement is not cut during drilling. Applications are for conformity,quality assurance and also during health check of existing or questionable structures.
Precautions
Difficult to determine second layer of rebars and also bar diameter if cover exceeds 100mm. Certain type of reinforcement such as glass fibre rebar, post-tension or pretension strand will not be detected using covermeter.
Code Compliance
Geo Dynamics conforms to BS 1881 (Part 204) : 1988.