Non destructive procedure for concrete rock smashing

Concrete rock smashing is one of the prime essentials for various construction needs. However smashing large mass concrete structures involves lot of risks and adversities. The main problems are segregation, localized poor concrete consolidation or issues owing to shrinkage. It is often a difficult task to plan properly to go ahead with the task. Traditional concrete rock smashing has to deal with a lot of issues. The environmental pollution, dust, problems operating in populated areas are some of the main hindrances. The modernized version of non destructive tools has minimized these risks to a large extent. Not only is the concrete smashing accomplished fluently the associated hazards are considerably minimized.

Popularly referred as non destructive testing this is done beforehand to evaluate the structural and material condition of the concrete. The successful implementation of this program ensures completion of work at reduced overhead costs and also minimal use of machineries and personnel.

Micro blasting is gradually becoming the preferred choice for smashing concrete rock. This method emphasizes on breaking the concrete from within. Understandably efforts made to smash the concrete from outside would require the use of heavy machineries. By smashing the concrete internally the only criterion is to overcome its tensile strength. The machines engaged for micro blasting uses the same concept to that of dynamite. Here cartridges of smokeless powders are introduced and placed into a specific diameter by digging a small hole. Prior to this operation it is ensured there is no air or dust inside the concrete mass. The cartridges are then fired and this is done with the help of compressed air.

Likewise there are several other methods being developed that are less risky yet effective in smashing the concrete mass. Though this work is far less hazardous compared to the conventional rock smashing yet adequate steps are taken into account for safety measures. The operators are instructed to follow a fixed set of guidelines to avoid any mishaps while operating. We can expect to see even more improvisations in this arena. This is going to pave the way for efficient work completion without damaging the surroundings.