A Review of Methods for Concrete Removal

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to aid the engineer in his selection of applicable means of removal of distressed or deteriorated concrete for maintenance and preservation work at Corps projects. The report reviews methods of concrete removal and the particular devices that are presently being used or have potential for use in removal of distressed or deteriorated surfaces from mass concrete structures. The report presents the main advantages and disadvantages of each of the following means: Explosive blasting; Hand-held breaker; High-pressure carbon dioxide blaster; Hydraulic rock-breaker; Powder lance; Powder torch; Thermal lance; Vehicle-mounted breaker; Water cannon; and Water jet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114100

Entities

People

  • Roy L. Campbell Sr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Compressed Air
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Cutting Tools
  • Electric Arcs
  • Energy
  • Engineers
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • High Pressure
  • Hydraulic Pressure
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Reinforced Concrete

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design