See Before You Drill with GPR Rebar Scanning [LIVE DEMO]
October 23, 2026 from 11:30am to 12:00pm Mountain Standard Time
Modifying existing tilt-up panels requires confidence in what lies beneath the surface. This live demonstration showcases how ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be used to locate embedded reinforcement and other subsurface objects before drilling, coring, cutting, or anchoring. Attendees will observe the scanning process, learn how to interpret results, and see how non-destructive investigation can reduce rework, improve jobsite safety, and help preserve the structural integrity of tilt-up wall panels.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify embedded reinforcement and other subsurface objects prior to drilling, coring, or cutting concrete panels.
- Observe how ground-penetrating radar is used to evaluate existing tilt-up construction without damaging the structure.
- Interpret scan results to support safer field decisions and more accurate work planning.
- Recognize the benefits and practical limitations of GPR technology when modifying existing tilt-up structures.
SPONSORS
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
White Cap
Dayton Superior Corporation
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Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)
PO Box 204
402 1st Avenue SE
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
United States
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About the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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