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62 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
EQUIPMENT
Originally constructed in 1963, Bribie
Island Bridge is the only road link between
Bribie Island and the mainland. The
purpose of the project was to secure 3m
long and 800mm wide prefabricated steel
structures to the bridge at various anchor
points. These sections create bays along
the outside edge of the bridge to allow
cyclists and pedestrians to pass safely.
Incorporating the latest in radar
technology, the Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan
system available from Kennards Hire Test
& Measure can detect rebar, tendons,
metal and plastic conduits, glass-fibre
cables, voids, cavities and wood in dry
concrete structures up to 300mm in depth.
This enables concrete structural analysis
and helps avoid costly errors caused by
hitting concealed objects when drilling
anchor holes or through holes, breaking
out openings and diamond coring and
sawing work.
Bridging the gap with radar technology
The compact all-in-one hand-held scanner
is easy to use and offers a real-time view of
concrete sub-structures for direct on-site
evaluation and is capable of producing
top view scans plus cross-sections. PC
software provides images for data analysis,
evaluation and report generation.
RoadTek is a commercial business
within the Department of Transport
and Main Roads and provides transport
infrastructure solutions throughout
Queensland.
The rebar centres vary throughout
different elements of the bridge, from
100mm to 300mm. The PS 1000 X-Scan
system provided a high degree of accuracy,
which was critical for this project because
specifications were extremely tight.
Kennards Hire Test & Measure worked
cooperatively with the site project
coordinator and arranged for an induction
of the radar equipment on a Friday and
provided team members with additional
instruction on the use of the unit.
Much of Kennards Hire Test & Measure
equipment is also calibrated to NATA
specifications. Visit .
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When RoadTek were required to scan the iconic Bribie Island Bridge to locate sub-concrete
rebar, they hired the new Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan system Ground Penetrating Radar from
Kennards Hire Test & Measure.
The Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan system available from
Kennards Hire Test & Measure
To see how we can help protect your business,
visit us and find your expert today.
Endorsed by:
CONGRATULATIONS
Matthew Gordon,
Centenary Hire.
For winning our travel gift
card competition at this years
national HRIA convention. We
wish you continued success
and hope you enjoy a well
deserved break on us.
HIRE EXPERTISE. PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS.