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Platens enable the testing of a wide variety of cylinder, cube, blocks or similar specimens. The vertical clearance between the upper platen and lower platen can be deduced by using distance pieces.
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Collect high-density, georeferenced GPR data across wide areas and view the subsurface in 3D as you scan. Choose the GX2 array for SUE and utility mapping, or the GX1 array for structural, bridge and pavement investigations.
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Recommended array: GX2
Recommended array: GX1
Cover more ground
Collect multiple parallel profiles in one pass instead of uilding a grid line by line.
See results during acquisition
View georeferenced radargrams and time-slice information in the field rather than waiting until the data is returned to the office.
Produce repeatable mapped data
Combine wheel-positioned GPR data with GNSS, project coordinates and survey linework.
Use one platform for two very different applications
Exchange GX1 and GX2 arrays without purchasing two complete cart platforms.
The GX2 transforms the GS9000 into a high-density subsurface utility mapping system. Its 11-channel, low-frequency GPR array captures an 83 cm-wide swath in each pass, helping operators detect and map buried pipes, ducts, cables, voids and other subsurface features. Live georeferenced data lets SUE teams review coverage on site and produce accurate CAD, GIS and project-coordinate deliverables.
1. Plan the survey
Load satellite imagery, CAD information, project coordinates or survey control.
2. Collect dense multichannel data
Survey an approximately 0.82 m-wide swath with 11 channels in each pass.
3. Review data live
Examine radargrams, georeferenced time slices and marked features while still on site.
4. Interpret and digitise
Add points, linework, tags, photographs and field observations.
5. Process and deliver
Merge survey areas, apply processing and export mapped information for the customer’s CAD, GIS or reporting workflow.
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A large variety of cylinder, cube or similar samples, are tested by using the platens.
Constructed from high quality hardened steel, the roughness value for the surface texture is ‚ ≤ 3.2 µm
UTC-4512, UTC-4513 and UTC-4517 have centring rings on the lower platens for proper centring of 100 mm and 150 mm cube, 100 mm and 150 mm cylinder samples.
Ø 300 mm UTC-4517 has a specimen centring apparatus on lower platen as standard or 150m cube and 150 dia. cylinder
UTC-4515 is suitable for block and brick testing.
The Block Platens with Sliding Rail Assembly are installed on the compression testing machines for testing concrete blocks and other structural materials. With use of the Sliding Rail Assembly, platens are able to be easily installed without having to remove the existing UTC-4517 compression platens.
This option can only be used with UTC-5727, UTC-5737, UTC-6727, UTC-6737 and UTC-6748 compression testing frames and the assembly must be factory installed, therefore selected with equipment order. Please note that after installation of the UTC-4620, the vertical clearance between the platens will decrease by 50mm.
The accessory Block Platen Lifting Assembly is used for easy removal of the lower platen of the Block Platens with Sliding Railed Assembly and easy replacement of the distance pieces between the piston and the lower platen.
The vertical clearance between the upper platen and lower platen can be deduced by using the distance pieces. 2000 kN , 3000 kN and 4000 kN machines are supplied with 205 mm dia. distance pieces and 600 kN and 1500 kN machines are supplied with 165 mm dia.
Larger distance pieces are equipped with handles.
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The GX1 transforms the GS9000 into a high-resolution structural assessment system for concrete slabs, bridge decks and pavements. Its dense, dual-polarisation array captures detailed 3D data across wide areas, supporting reinforcement and cover mapping, moisture and deterioration assessment, and analysis of asphalt and pavement layers. Live visualisation helps confirm survey coverage on site, while post-processing tools produce clear, report-ready condition maps.
1. Define the inspection area
Import the structure, bridge, pavement or survey background.
2. Collect closely spaced profiles
Capture 35 longitudinal and 15 cross-polarised channels with dense spacing.
3. Review coverage in the field
Use live radargrams and time slices to confirm that the required area has been captured.
4. Process the dataset
Apply velocity, gain, background removal, migration, filtering and topographic correction as appropriate.
5. Generate diagnostic maps
Create depth slices, reinforcement maps, layer information or application-specific condition maps.
6. Integrate with the engineering assessment
Export figures, mapped anomalies and raw data for inclusion in the engineer’s final interpretation and report.
Field information
Processed Diagnostic Information
Engineering deliverables
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