DEMOLITION MACHINES Hydraulic crusher with Long Boom arm The crusher attachment breaks the concrete and the reinforcement by the hydraulic thrust through the long boom…
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DEMOLITION PROCESSES AND METHODS
Demolition Processes As an intrinsic part of the construction process, efficient demolition of structures is an important factor deserving careful consideration in the evolution of…
CAUSES OF DETERIORATION
Causes of Deterioration The following are the causes of failure of structure: Occurrences incidental to construction stage. This could be attributed to Local settlement of…
REPAIR TESTING TECHNIQUES
Repair Testing Techniques A number of non-destructive, partially destructive and destructive techniques for assessment of concrete structure and to predict the cause of deterioration of…
REPAIR STRATEGIES
Repair Repair is the technical aspect of rehabilitation. Refers to modification of a structure partly or wholly which is damaged in appearance or serviceability. Stages…
MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES
Maintenance Maintenance is preventive in nature. Activities include inspection and works necessary to fulfill the intended function or to sustain the original standard of service….