Advantages of concrete thickness gauge.

Posted by PCTE on February 3rd, 2022

Measuring the thickness of a concrete slab has become easier than ever thanks to the introduction of concrete thickness gauge. It is non-destructive, digital equipment which measures the concrete. It’s indeed a blessing for all builders and engineers.

It is efficient in determining the object’s thickness without cutting the parts of the material. This method comes with several benefits such as the ones listed below – 

Stores results of the tests – If there are a lot of concrete structures for measuring, individuals can easily maintain the records in the equipment’s software. The results and readings of every test can be recorded easily in it. It can store over 300 readings. Moreover, the data can be saved in a spreadsheet for future analyses. 

Non-destructive technique – It has replaced the older techniques of measuring the thickness, which required hitting or drilling the concrete structure. No damages are caused to the concrete surface during the testing process.

Most thickness gauging methods use handheld transducers that cause minimal damage to the material, but some with complex geometries need noncontact transducers. This equipment focuses on the sound beam with the help of a bath or water column. With the thickness gauge, one can get the measurements instantaneously, which are recorded on data loggers of the instrument for analysis and documentation purposes.

Less maintenance – Concrete thickness gauge equipment doesn\'t require calibration before conducting a new test. Calibration of the equipment can be done before gauging the concrete\'s thickness of the material or concrete. It is user-friendly and cost-effective to measure the object\'s quality and thickness. Also, it doesn\'t need much care or maintenance.

Other benefits – The thickness gauge is designed for measuring the geometry and thickness of the concrete. Still, it can also be used for detecting honeycombing, cracks, internal voids, and other similar defects. 

Endnote

A concrete thickness gauge eliminates the need to excavate or drill the concrete to measure its thickness. It is one of the most efficient and simplest ways of measuring the concrete’s thickness. Moreover, it’s easy to handle and portable. 

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PCTE supplies a range of equipment from around the world to offer you a one stop shop with all of the latest equipment. Concrete Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises testing a property of concrete, largely without damaging the concrete to assess some parameter that either directly or indirectly provides a required characteristic of the concrete or its embedment. For more details, you can contact us on the website.