Introducing GBG Australia Pty. Ltd.
GBG Australia are specialists in Non Destructive Techniques (NDT) applying advanced test and inspection methods to buildings, structures, pavements and rail infrastructure as well as undertaking specialised shallow geophysical investigation of contaminated sites. We offer our clients innovative methods of revealing condition and construction information whilst minimising damage or disturbance.
Company Expertise
GBG Australia Pty. Ltd. is a subsidiary company of GBG UK. The company has been present in Australia for 10 years, previously in a joint venture with CMPS&F (Egis) and GHD. GBG Australia now stands alone as an independent provider of specialised data collection techniques, consulting services and advice in the application of applied physics and geophysical methods for environmental and engineering investigations.
GBG UK have pioneered the application of Ground Penetrating or Impulse Radar and thermal imaging techniques to the precision investigation of man made structures in the UK and Europe since 1982. GBG Australia can call on the UK head office expertise to supplement our considerable in house knowledge when required. We therefore have the ability to provide a flexible service that can cater for small investigations carried out on an hourly rate, too major investigations of large structures or 100's km of road or rail network.
In the past 10 years as part of the CMP-GBG Joint Venture GBG Australia's staff have undertaken numerous investigations for State, Local government and private asset owners. carrying out investigations as diverse as; locating post tension tendon ducts in floor slabs prior to coring, too assessing subsurface construction of 100's of kilometres of road pavement or rail track.
Non Destructive Investigations
In recent years NDI has become a key component in providing information for the maintenance and refurbishment of buildings, major civil structures, pavement and rail assets. Shallow geophysical techniques have also advanced considerably in accuracy, speed of data collection and the variety of techniques currently available and applicable for Geotechnical and Contaminated site investigations. Increasingly advanced technology is being used around the world to provide a better understanding of construction and condition of our built environment as well as the impact we have on our natural environment.
Approach
Our aim is to ensure rigorous investigation by establishing your real needs before applying the most appropriate technique. A practical knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of current NDI and shallow geophysical methods together with and understanding of structures and materials enables a realistic assessment of the chances of success before starting work. All investigation findings are presented clearly and in a format to suit your needs.
There is a tendency for the sheer volume of information and the indirect nature of the findings from NDI investigations to not only answer questions, but often to also provoke new ones. To avoid doubts often associated with any method used in isolation, GBG Australia prefers to use a combination of test methods where possible and often insist on calibration of findings by limited intrusive exposure.
Applications
Non destructive investigations have been carried out on a wide range of buildings and structures ranging from churches to warehouse floors, road networks to airport runways and sea walls to sewers. Most structural materials can be investigated.
Advanced test and inspection methods to concrete or masonary structures and facades, tunnels, underground infrastructure, pavements and rail track. GBG Australia also provides specialised shallow geophysical methods for Geotechnical and Environmental investigations.