Code
6000341
Field od use
Laboratory equipment
Field equipment
Type of equipment:
Investigation of the materials
Department:
Department of wood science and technology
Chair:
Chair of Wood Pests, Modification and Protection of Wood
Responsible person
Source of funding
The Ground Penetrating Radar is a compact, handheld device mounted on small wheels, designed to be easily guided over the surface of wooden elements during inspection. The system transmits and receives electromagnetic signals, enabling fast and accurate non-destructive evaluation of internal material structure directly in the field.
Access
The equipment is available at the Chair of Wood Pests, Protection and Modification of Wood, Rožna dolina VIII/34 (Department of Wood Engineering) and is available by prior arrangement.
Purpose
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-destructive field investigation method used for assessing the internal structure of wooden elements in existing and historic buildings. It enables the detection of hidden defects and structural irregularities in wood, such as cracks, degraded zones, joints, or concealed construction elements, without damaging the material. The method is particularly suitable for evaluating load-bearing timber structures in heritage buildings and protected structures where invasive testing is restricted.