Hydrodemolition of Concrete Surfaces and Reinforced Concrete Structures

Industrial manufacturers are increasingly using very high pressure water jets for the cleaning and breaking up of materials. Until recently, the demolition of reinforced concrete has been a long and difficult process, but developments in the design and use of high pressure water jets have made this a cleaner and faster process with many other applications in civil, construction and environmental engineering. Andreas Momber, a well known expert in water jet and abrasive water jet cutting technology has produced a unique and comprehensive book dealing with the fundamentals of the hydrodemolition process. Coverage includes equipment, processes, surface quality aspects, demolition with abrasive water jets, pulsed liquid jets, alternative applications and safety aspects. This book will help you to…•Understand the hydrodemolition process and its rewards, enabling you to achieve a cleaner, faster process in the demolition of concrete surfaces and reinforced concrete. •Learn when and where hydrodemolition can be used •Understand the costs, advantages and safety aspects involved•Apply the technique to new applications in your industry such as cleaning and waste management•Purchase the appropriate equipment, cutting time and maintenance costs

* Written by a well known expert in the field of water jet and abrasive water jet cutting technology* First comprehensive book in the growing area of hydrodemolition of concrete surfaces and reinforced concrete * Coverage includes the theory and practice of the hydrodemolition process

Andreas Momber is the head of R&D of a surface protection service company which focusses on marine applications. He has over twenty years experience in surface protection and has managed numerous funded projects with respect to marine and offshore wind corrosion. Dr. Momber is a regular contributor to relevant conferences, workshops, meeting etc. on offshore wind power. Research on universities in the US, Australia, Germany and UK on surface technology. He has published over 200 scientific papers, as well as several well-known works including: Hydroblasting and Coatings of Steel Structures and Hydrodemolition of Concrete Surfaces and Reinforced Concrete. Dr. Momber is an active member of NACE, SSPC and GFKORR.