Title:
Safe Coring and Drilling Areas Found Quickly, Efficiently
Author(s):
Luke M. Snell, and Yagaanbuyant Duinkherjav
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
25
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
107-109
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DOI:
Date:
7/1/2003
Abstract:
Coring and drilling into a reinforced concrete member may be required when installing pipe railings, hangers, or when investigating the in-place strength of concrete. Damaging the reinforcement in a structural member must be avoided, and it is also desirable to avoid damaging drill or core bits. Thus, it is prudent to use a metal locator to find areas in the concrete that are steel free before drilling or coring concrete. A joint research project investigated the performance of one inexpensive and easy-to-use metal-detection device.