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Challenges of Concrete Repair and Maintenance

Introduction Concrete repair and maintenance are essential for ensuring the safety, durability, and longevity of critical infrastructure. Although concrete is known for its strength and durability, concrete str…

Elop Technology Secures RCN Funding for AI-Based Ultrasound Inspection Project

Elop Technology has been awarded funding from the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet) under the Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector (IPN) program for the project “IntellScan – High-speed ultra…

Seeing Inside Concrete Bridges – Before It’s Too Late

Bridges are among the most critical elements of our infrastructure. As many of them age, hidden deterioration poses a growing risk to safety, budgets, and sustainability. Traditional visual inspections only rev…

Efficient Large-Area Concrete Quality Evaluation with Ultrasonic Scanning

Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing is a proven non-destructive method for evaluating concrete quality and strength, but traditional probes are slow and limited for large-area inspections. The Insight scann…

Uncover the truth beneath the surface: Precision concrete thickness measurement

How can one be certain of the integrity and as-built condition of concrete structures? Hidden voids, misplaced reinforcement, or undocumented conduits can pose significant risks to safety and project timelines.…

Advanced Signal Processing for Concrete Ultrasound Imaging: Reducing Artifacts with the Elop Insight Scanner

Introduction Concrete ultrasound imaging is widely used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect rebars, tendon ducts, voids, delamination, cracks, and other subsurface defects. One of the major challenges in…

Ultrasonic velocity and strength mapping on concrete structures using the Elop Insight concrete scanner

This feature enables the mapping ultrasonic velocity across a complete scan area and accurately estimating concrete strength. Nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques used to evaluate concrete structures include…

Detection of honeycombing by Elop Insight scanner

Ultrasonic testing - the perfect solution for detecting honeycombing in the concrete structure and helps ensure structural integrity. Honeycombing in concrete is a result of the inability of the concrete to fil…

SAFT (Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique) for 3D image reconstruction and noise reduction in Elop Insight Ultrasonic Scanner

The implementation of SAFT in Elop Insight offers a range of benefits including high SNR and resolution, and the ability to generate easily interpretable 3D spatial images of internal features and defects in co…

Using scanner for depth mapping – verify the depth of a newly built warehouse

The use case demonstrates how Elop Insight can measure the depth of the floor slabs in a warehouse made of fiber reinforced concrete, providing accurate depth mapping and detecting potential problem spots, ensu…

Concrete crack detection and analysis using Elop Insight scanner

Choosing the right inspection method to detect cracks in concrete is crucial. It ensures accurate detection and proper evaluation of the structure's condition, leading to safer and more durable construction. Co…

Elop Insight – cost effective solution on large scans

Elop Insight is a ground-breaking dry coupling rolling ultrasonic scanner that is set to revolutionize the way non-destructive testing (NDT) ultrasonic scans are performed. This solution is designed to be cost…

Detection of features in Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

This article discusses the use of the Elop Insight scanner for detecting features in Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC). SFRC is a type of concrete designed to enhance its tensile strength and limit crack g…

Elop Insight scanner for measurement of grouting defects in tendon ducts

Post-tensioning/Pre-tensioning is a method of reinforcing concrete structures by stretching steel tendons and anchoring hence compressive forces are introduced into an element to reduce tensile stresses and hen…

Ultrasound inspection is enabling engineering consultants deliver more value to their customers

Engineering consultants welcome the possibility of performing extensive, in-depth concrete inspection, enabled by the ELOP Insight ultrasound scanner. As consultants, we must help our clients ensure, that “As b…

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