The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) provides rebar scanning services to detect and locate steel (rebar) reinforcements before drilling or cutting into concrete. This process helps avoid hitting embedded reinforcement materials beneath the concrete’s surface.
Rebar scanning is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method that uses ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic rebar locators to deliver critical data in real time without damaging the structures.
This method is essential for evaluating structural integrity and quality assurance of reinforced concrete structures.
What can Rebar Scanning Detect in Concrete Structures?
Rebar scanning can detect a wide range of objects and structural features inside concrete, not just rebar. Our trained experts can identify and map reinforcement elements such as:
- Subsurface rods
- Electrical conduits
- Post-tension cables
- Anchor rods
- Plumbing pipes
- Voids
- Mesh
- Wires
Scanning also supports structural verification and design validation by providing engineers with data on concrete thickness, slab depth, and density.
In addition, advanced rebar scanning in combination with our comprehensive list of NDT methods can help identify material changes, corrosion zones, moisture intrusion, heat buildup, deterioration, and other structural abnormalities.
Setting the Standard for Concrete Testing Services
When it comes our testing and inspection services, ATS follow multiple international standards to ensure accurate detection, precise measurement, reliable data, and safety compliance. Some key standards for rebar scanning include, but are not limited to:
- ASTM D6432 (primary GPR standard)
- ASTM D6087, D4748
- ACI 228.2R
- EN 12504
- ISO 1920-7
- ACI 318
- AASHTO
Our Quality-Driven Approach
ATS is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited and ISO 9001:2015-registered testing laboratory. Since 1967, our cross-functional teams of experts have worked with business owners, developers, and contractors across multiple industries to reduce project risk and help ensure long-term structural performance and safety.
As of 2026, ATS has joined SGS, expanding from a leading nationwide testing, inspection, certification, and calibration (TICC) provider to a global service partner.
Contact Us
From initial construction design to ongoing maintenance, ATS is a trusted infrastructure assurance partner for all your concrete testing needs. To get started with our rebar testing services today, contact us via web form or call us at +1 (888) 287-5227.
