Michael Garduno, has spent over 25 years managing and owning National and Regional Engineering Consulting firms.

Garduno provides testing and inspection services to the Petro-Chemical and Nuclear Industries as well as some of the country’s largest commercial building projects such as the San Francisco Airport.

It’s a nightmare only a cemetery can experience.  Imagine selling a burial plot only to find that after spending the time and money to excavate that plot, somebody is already buried there.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC is the industry leader in helping cemetery operators locate unmarked burial sites.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC. uses expert data analysis in conjunction with the latest technology to provide the cemetery industry with a thorough analysis of what really lies beneath the surface of the ground.

When it comes to helping cemetery operators understand what grounds they have available to them, XRAY ENGINEERING INC is an industry leader in sub-terrain data collection, analysis and interpretation of various forms of technology used to evaluate sub-surface conditions.

To determine where active burial sites are located, XRAY ENGINEERING INC provides an alternative to digging up the grounds. Their methods allow engineers to evaluate properties in a cost-efficient and expeditious manner where examiners determine what lies beneath the surface.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC prides itself on staying abreast of technological advances as they relate to equipment used to obtain accurate data.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC  is continually evaluating the latest developments in the field of commercial testing in order to provide the highest quality results in the most time-efficient and cost-effective manner.  Our experts are able to determine which technologies best suited for obtaining the most accurate results of any given project.

All site conditions are not the same and may result in the need for multiple technologies used in the evaluation of a specific location. XRAY ENGINEERING INC  is the expert in matching the best technology for the job.

State of the art technology and expertise by XRAY ENGINNERING staff allows engineers to accurately see what is buried in the cemetery in the least destructive and most time efficient manner.

For all your testing and exploration needs with the least amount of downtime and highest degree of accuracy, XRAY ENGINEERING INC  is a phone call away.

Owner Mike Garduno has been an inspection industry leader for over 40 years. He has provided inspection and testing services to the San Francisco International Airport, the California State Capitol,  inspected everything from  and has a resume with experience Whether a contractor is remodeling an office building and doesn’t want to break a pipe buried in concrete or whether a seat belt manufacturing company needs to insure the metal components contain the appropriate concentrations of elements, XRAY ENGINEERING INC. is your go-to source for not only collecting valuable data, but XRAY providing expert scientific analysis of that data along with expert witness services regarding those findings.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC prides itself on staying abreast of technological advances in survey materials and obtaining the latest equipment to meet the demands of today’s industry leaders in the electrical, plumbing, excavation, building and construction industries.

With state-of-the-art technology including ground penetrating radar, advanced radiographic data collection systems and expert information analysis that withstands the test of science, XRAY ENGINEERING INC is poised to help.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC is an industry leader is using Ground Penetrating Radar, otherwise known as GPR,  to locate underground utilities and other buried systems.

With the use of Ground Penetrating Radar our team of engineers can accurately map sub-surface terrain and provide two dimensional, cross-sectional images of the soils and sub-surface features.  Three dimensional views can also be created when our engineers merge raw data with specialized computer imaging software.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC has state-of-the-art equipment and up-to-date analytical training that allows our engineers to provide mapping of all underground elemental materials including geological hazards such as bedrock, sinkholes as well as concrete, rebar, tanks, drums, pipes, utilities, unmarked cemeteries and grave sites.

By providing detailed mapping reports, XRAY ENGINEERING INC is the industry’s “go-to” source for the needs of the exploration , construction, repair, and maintenance trades.  In the past, there was no way to  accurately analyze the situation without breaking ground, an expensive, time consuming and potentially very dangerous strategy due to the risk of breaking hidden pipes and lines.  This has proven a very costly method for the construction industry.  XRAY ENGINEERING INC potentially saves clients thousands of dollars by helping them know exactly what challenges they face before they begin their job.

XRAY ENGINEERING INC conducts Ground Penetrating Radar surveys in all soil types to explore depths as much as 40 feet (15 meters). Whether the soil is sandy, silty, clay or bedrock, XRAY ENGINEERING INC surveyors are trained in the use of appropriate frequencies for each soil chemistry.  For example, we use lower frequencies to examine sandy or silty soils as deep as 40 feet. For mapping areas up to ten feet below ground level, engineers use higher frequencies.  Knowledgeable and specially trained, our engineers expertly determine the type of analysis needed for their location by taking into consideration what clients are looking for and what types of soil conditions are present.

GPR Does What Other Underground Mapping Methods Cannot

For the lay person looking for quarters on the beach, a metal detector works just fine.  But when looking for underground piping, concrete, rocks and sub-surface geological phenomenon that might prove critical for decision-making in the construction trade, Ground Penetrating Radar and expert analysis is the only way to obtain exact images without digging up the earth.

Metal detectors can be very expensive and offer a dangerously limited assessment of the structures underground as they only seek out metal or ferrous materials. GPR, on the other hand, is capable of locating and identifying objects of any material.

Utility maps and surveys are unreliable because they depend on the accuracy of construction and don’t take into account any geological changes that might have occurred underground over time.

Experience You Can Trust

XRAY ENGINEERING INC engineers have an extensive background in the field of underground survey and analysis.  We pride ourselves on staying abreast of the latest technological advances in the industry in order to provide the most accurate, cost-effective and expeditious assessment of underground sites.  Our long list of satisfied customers who have used our services to provide Ground Penetrating Radar in the analysis of sub surface conditions is testament to our expertise.

How Does Ground Penetrating Radar Work?

GPR services use specialized equipment and make multiple, measured passes over the ground being surveyed. GPR equipment transmits electromagnetic energy to penetrate the materials being examined.

The microwaves then bounce back to the GPR equipment’s receiver, providing information about the depth and density of what lies beneath the surface. The technicians who specialize in GPR services are then able to create a detailed map of what lies underground, based on the information received.

Who Uses Ground Penetrating Radar?

GPR can be used for many things, not just mapping pipelines or other utility systems.

Archeological projects frequently rely on GPR because of its ability to identify underground objects without disturbing any soil. Ground penetrating radar can even identify soil types.

Ground Penetrating Radar can penetrate concrete to locate embedded elements within the concrete.

GPR offers benefits to the “end user.” For example, in determining the exact location of an underground vault such as a septic tank, GPR is beneficial for building departments to insure exact location.  Another example of the use of GPR is to locate utilities before installing an in-ground swimming pool.

Industrial X-ray Inspection, Radiography or Radiographic Testing (RT) is a nondestructive testing process with the ability to show subsurface and internal characteristics about products being inspected. This basic information is used to determine the soundness and quality of the test material or product.

The Process
X-ray Inspection uses highly penetrating X-rays to create a permanent visible film or digital record of the internal condition of a product or material without damaging the test item. The film or images reveal defects, damage or required structural characteristics when evaluated by a trained eye.

Most often, Xray Inspection services are used for the following purposes:
• Locate internal discontinuities such as shrinkage, cracking and porosity in products and parts
• Verify the integrity of internal components
• Determine the quality of welds

Advantages and Limitations
One advantage of X-ray inspection over some other test methods is no harm to the test piece. Also, the materials and products that undergo X-ray inspection can be in a wide-range of shapes and sizes, including castings, weldments, electronic components and machined parts. Another advantage is that all Xray inspection or radiography produces a permanent film record or digital image that can be reviewed again at a future time.

The need for X-ray Inspection services can occur at any stage of a company’s business cycle:
• During product research and development
• As part of the manufacturing, fabrication or installation process
• When a product is purchased from the manufacturer for future use.

Ground penetrating radar (also known as GPR, because it is easier to say 5 times fast) is a useful tool for surveying and analyzing underground items.

GPR is often used for archeological projects because of its ability to accurately identify soil types and underground objects– including shape and depth– of any material without disturbing the soil.

Ground penetrating radar systems are also frequently relied on for engineering or construction purposes because of the ability to “see” through concrete, including the ability to identify objects contained within concrete.

But there are many different projects that would call for the need to survey land and create an accurate idea of what lies beneath. Whether you are looking for something in particular, or you need to create a map of pipelines and other utility systems, ground penetrating radar is not the only way to go-it’s the smartest way to go.

“Other” Methods of Surveying Sub-Terrain Just Don’t Compare to GPR.

If you rely on existing utility maps and surveys, you are taking a gamble. Especially for older maps, these resources can often be found inaccurate and the only way to confirm the accuracy of an existing map is to break ground. You might as well be digging blindly!!!

This method of analyzing what lies underground is both expensive and very, very dangerous. On the other hand, ground penetrating radar will provide you with an accurate view of what lies beneath the surface, in an easy to understand map that includes the shapes, depth, sizes, and material of all obstacles or items. GPR is a safe, accurate, and smart alternative to digging blindly-or relying on existing surveys.

Of course, if you are a DIY type you could always use a metal detector to save money, right?

Wrong!!!

Metal detectors are expensive, even for the cheap “hobbyist” type used to locate pennies and bottle caps. The bigger problem, which should be fairly obvious, is that a metal detector is limited to locating metal objects.

Now there is nothing wrong with wanting to save money, but relying on a metal detector to survey land is more expensive than ground penetrating radar because, in the long run, only GPR ensures that you get the job done right the first time, without making any mistakes.

Ground Penetrating Radar Services Ensure Accuracy

There should be no mistaking the fact that GPR does not make mistakes. A technician who is trained in GPR will make multiple measured passes over the land to be surveyed, using the GPR equipment to analyze the sub-terrain situation.

Ground penetrating radar equipment sends high frequency sound waves several feet into the ground; and these microwaves bounce back to the GPR receiver-displaying information that no other system can provide.

The GPR technician is able to use this information to create a detailed map of what lies beneath, including the depth, size, and shape of each object.

In summary, ground penetrating radar is safer, smarter, and more accurate than any other underground mapping system.