Applications of Coating and Material Thickness Gauges in Construction Industry

Overview

The construction industry encompasses a broad range of activities involved in the planning, design, development, and execution of structures and infrastructure. It is a multifaceted sector that plays a crucial role in shaping the physical environment we live in. The construction industry includes residential, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering projects.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes referred to as thickness measurement devices,

coating thickness testers, material thickness gauging Instruments, surface coating gauges, film thickness meters, and material depth gauges.

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges have the following application in construction industry:

Quality Assurance and Control: GAO Tek’s coating thickness gauges are used to ensure that protective coatings, such as paint or corrosion-resistant coatings, meet specified thickness standards. This is critical for preventing corrosion and maintaining the longevity of structures.
Corrosion Prevention: GAO Tek’s material thickness gauges help assess the thickness of structural components, such as steel beams or pipes, to identify areas prone to corrosion. Regular monitoring allows for timely maintenance and corrosion prevention measures.
Concrete Cover Measurement: GAO Tek’s gauges are employed to measure the thickness of concrete cover over reinforcing steel in structures. This is vital for ensuring structural integrity and preventing corrosion of the steel within the concrete.
Fireproofing Inspections: GAO Tek’s coating thickness gauges are used to verify the thickness of fireproofing materials applied to structural elements. This is crucial for compliance with safety regulations and ensuring the effectiveness of fire protection measures.
Pipeline Integrity: In the construction of pipelines, GAO Tek’s gauges are used to measure the thickness of coatings on pipes to protect against corrosion. They also assess the thickness of the pipe material itself to ensure structural integrity.
Bridge Inspections: GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are employed in bridge inspections to evaluate the condition of coatings on structural components and assess the thickness of steel or other materials used in the construction of the bridge.
Aircraft Hangars and Industrial Facilities: In environments where specific coatings are applied for corrosion resistance or chemical protection, GAO Tek’s gauges are used to monitor the thickness of these coatings over time.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Both GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges are often used in non-destructive testing methodologies, allowing for the assessment of structural elements without causing damage.
Compliance with Standards and Specifications: Construction projects often have specific standards and specifications regarding coating thickness and material integrity. GAO Tek’s gauges are used to ensure compliance with these requirements.
Historical Restoration: In restoration projects, GAO Tek’s gauges are used to assess the thickness of existing coatings and materials, helping to guide restoration efforts and maintain historical accuracy.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada.

Complying with Construction Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our customers with the construction industry standards such as:

ASTM D7091
ISO 2808
ISO 1461
SSPC-PA 2
NACE SP0188
EN ISO 8503-5
ASTM E376
ASTM B244

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

Clean Air Act (CAA) – EPA
29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry Standards (OSHA)
Code of Federal Regulations (23 CFR) – FHWA
Engineering Circulars (ECs) and Engineering Manuals (EMs) – USACE
24 CFR Part 200 – Title 1-General Provisions (HUD)
International Building Code (IBC)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

GAO Tek’s coating and material thickness gauges comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act)
OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)
National Building Code of Canada (NBC)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA)
Transport Canada
Corrosion Prevention Association of Canada (CPAC)
WorkSafeBC

Case Studies of Coating and Material Thickness Gauges in Construction Industry

Coating and material thickness gauges are sometimes called as thickness measurement devices, coating thickness testers, material thickness gauging Instruments, surface coating gauges, film thickness meters, and material depth gauges.

Here are some practical examples of using coating and material thickness gauges in construction industry:

Coating thickness gauges are employed to assess the thickness of protective coatings on steel components during the rehabilitation of a bridge in New York. This ensures compliance with state regulations and extends the lifespan of the structure.

Material thickness gauges are utilized to assess the thickness of protective coatings on pipelines, ensuring durability and preventing corrosion in the Midwest’s diverse environmental conditions.

An oil and gas facility expansion project in Texas necessitates compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations. Material thickness gauges are utilized to assess the integrity of the protective coatings on pipelines, tanks, and equipment. This ensures compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations in the region.

A residential development in Arizona requires the construction of durable homes with proper insulation. The thickness of insulating materials needs to be monitored for energy efficiency. Material thickness gauges are employed to measure the thickness of insulation materials applied during construction, ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards and providing homeowners with well-insulated properties.

A construction company is tasked with rehabilitating an aging bridge in Ontario. To ensure the structural integrity and longevity of the bridge, the construction team uses material thickness gauges to measure the thickness of the steel components and coating thickness gauges to monitor the application of corrosion-resistant coatings.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Software, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in construction industry.

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Use of Coating and Material Thickness Gauges with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Construction Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s coating and material thickness gauges with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

PosiTector Software (by DeFelsko)
Elcometer Software
Fischer DataCenter Software
Nexxis (by Olympus)
Zetec NDT Software
GE Inspection Technologies
Azure (Microsoft)
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
IBM Cloud
MATSA Cloud (by Fischer Technology)
NDT Cloud Services
InspectionXpert (Cloud)

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., and Canada.

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in professional, scientific, and technical services industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Accenture
IBM
Deloitte
Cognizant
Infosys
KPMG
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Ernst & Young (EY)
Capgemini
Booz Allen Hamilton
CGI
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)

GAO has Many Customers in Construction Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in construction Industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in construction industry.

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