Digital Concrete X-Ray by Nova – What to Know Before We Arrive

Digital Concrete X-Raying: Accurate, Safe, and Non-Disruptive

Nova Advanced Imaging Inc. uses digital x-ray technology to give you a clear, detailed view inside concrete — helping your team make safe, informed decisions before cutting, coring, or anchoring.

This guide explains what to expect when we arrive on-site and how our digital x-ray compares to alternatives like Iridium-based gamma radiography and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).

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✅ What Makes Digital X-Ray Better Than Iridium or GPR?

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🔧 What You Can Expect On-Site

• Minimal Disruption: Small safety zone (typically 15–50 feet)
• Fast Results: Scans take 1–3 minutes, reviewed on-site
• Precision Assurance:
  • Conduits (with/without wires)
  • Rebar & PT cables (with diameter & spacing)

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🛡 Radiation Safety – Extremely Low Exposure, Fully Controlled

Nova uses a 300 kV digital x-ray system designed for use in active construction and occupied spaces.

Exposure Context:

• Scan time: 1–3 minutes
• 4 ft distance through 12” concrete: ~6.75 mrem/hr
• Dose per scan: only 0.11–0.34 mrem

What this means:

• ✅ Technicians stay far below safety limits
• ✅ Occupants/workers are virtually unaffected
• ✅ Public exposure is near zero
• ✅ No radiation once powered off
• ✅ Zones clearly marked per CNSC safety protocols

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🧱 Why Concrete Thickness & Distance Matter

Two key safety factors:

• Concrete Thickness: Attenuates ~97% of radiation at 12”
• Detector Distance: At 4 ft below slab, dose drops steeply

➡ Result: Each scan remains well under 0.34 mrem, staying safe and compliant with all regulations.

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🏆 Why Clients Choose Nova

• ✅ Real images in real time – no guesswork
• ✅ Detects what GPR often misses
• ✅ Minimal site disruption
• ✅ Fast turnaround, no delays
• ✅ Trusted by engineers, cutters, and PMs

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❓ Questions Before We Arrive?

We’re happy to coordinate with your team for safe access and ideal scanning conditions.