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Content DescriptionThis report presents information on removal and reuse of hardened concrete. Guidance for assessment of concrete structures for complete or partial demolition is provided. The applicability, advantages, limitations, and safety considerations of various types of concrete removal methods, including hand tools, hand-operated power tools, vehicle-mounted equipment, explosive blasting, drills and saws, nonexplosive demolition agents, mechanical splitters, heating and thermal tools, and hydrodemolition (water-jet blasting), are provided. The available surface removal systems,their probable applications, and advantages and disadvantages of various types of surface removal systems are discussed. Considerations for evaluating and processing waste concrete for production of aggregates suitable for reuses in concrete construction are presented. Keywords: aggregates; concrete removal; condition survey; demolition;diamond saw; drop hammer; explosive blasting; hardened concrete; hydrodemolition;impact breaker; jet-flame cutter; mechanical spltter; mixture proportion; nonexplosive demolition agent; recycled aggregates; recycled concrete; rotating cutter head; spring-action breaker; thermal lance; waterjet blasting; wrecking ball.This book also exists in the following packages...About ACIFounded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational & training programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. ACI has over 95 chapters, 110 student chapters, and nearly 20,000 members spanning over 120 countries. |
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