HYDRO DEMOLITION

 

This is the technique of cutting/removing concrete from a structure by the use of a high pressure water jet. By using high pressure water, the integrity of the original structure can be maintained.

 

Hydro demolition is now recognised by Structural Engineers and Consultants as the safest, most effective, vibration free method of removing concrete because the parent material suffers no cracking and reinforcing steel can be retained undamaged by the process.

 

Aqua Fortis undertakes projects for many sectors of industry but the majority of our current work is within the Construction and Civil Engineering industry.

A substantial investment in equipment and training over the last two years has enabled us to develop a skilled team of operatives backed by experienced team leaders and supervisory staff.

Advantages

 

• Does not cause micro or macro cracks in the structure.
• Does not damage reinforcing steel or loosening within the structure.
• Reinforcing steel is cleaned by the action of the high pressure water.
• Hydro demolition produces a superior surface bond for new concrete.
• Proven performance specification by selective removal of unsound concrete.
• Shorter possession times and reduced traffic disruption on highway structures
• Reduces the potential for injury to operators due to vibration and heavy lifting.
• Eliminates dust pollution

SURFACE PREPARATION

 

Aqua Fortis offer a range of surface preparation services in the construction and civil engineering sector using manual systems for scabbling concrete and cleaning steelwork to facilitate effective preparation bonding of concrete or protective coatings to the substrate.

 

PROJECT CONSULTANCY

 

The management team at Aqua Fortis have extensive experience in the field of hydro demolition using manually operated equipment, as well as semi-automated and computer-controlled robotic systems for mass concrete removal on major structures throughout the UK.

 

Over the last 20 years we have been involved on major civil engineering and construction projects for a large number of companies where we are now acknowledged experts in our field.

 

Our Project Consultancy service is especially helpful at the project tendering stage where we provide a free initial assessment of the problem and advice with Method Statements, Risk Assessments and estimated Productivity Forecasts.

 

This technical support service is an invaluable resource for Consulting Engineers and Estimators providing precise work rates and a practical understanding of the interface and impact of hydro demolition on other trades in a site environment.