Techniques for Concrete Removal and Bar Cleaning on Bridge Rehabilitation Projects

摘要

The report addresses the partial removal of concrete from decks and other parts of bridge structures. It is intended as a practical guide for state highway agency and contractor personnel who face the challenge of using new and appropriate technologies for concrete removal and bar cleaning on bridge rehabilitation projects. The detailed analysis of the three technologies is done in a uniform format addressing work characteristics, production, cost and quality of product. This permits a comparative analysis of the three technologies and makes it possible to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to make recommendations with regard to the manner in which they can be combined to achieve a desired result.