May 04, 2017 0183 32 So recently I came across this interesting phenomenon that you can break through a strong concrete wall pretty easily by weakening it with certain holes drilled through it, following Hooke s law I had heard about it before, but have never really thought about it But now that I am, I became ....
Know MoreIt can also be helpful to pause periodically and remove concrete debris that is in your way as you work your way across the slab The best approach is to break the concrete up in the pattern of a gr You can break it up into any size of pieces you want, as long ,...
Know MoreAug 30, 2004 0183 32 These pressures are sufficient to break up rock and concrete when the SCDA is confined in a borehole or a series of borehol The SCDA must be mixed with a measured quantity of water and poured into the borehol , please let me know any chemicals which can break a stone from the surface directly , Re Chemical for Rock Breaking From ....
Know MoreQ We are trying to penetrate a reinforced-concrete bunker built during World War II by the Japanese army The concrete is literally as hard as steel I ve been told that a product called Ascarlite is a powerful liquid that can eat through concrete with amazing speed Are you familiar with the ....
Know MoreSpread your phosphoric acid or trisodium phosphate over the concrete area you want to clean first, using a mixture with water that s recommended by the individual manufacturer Use a brush to scrub the acid into the concrete These are weaker acids that just might work to dissolve a sufficient amount of concrete...
Know MoreMay 28, 2010 0183 32 What chemicals that can destroy a hard cement and stone? Follow 3 , Nitric acid, combined with hydrofluoric acid to break down the silicates, should work a charm Be careful when using these acids nitric acid is a severely corrosive chemical, and hydrofluoric acid is highly toxic due to its high affinity for calcium kumorifox 9 ....
Know MoreMay 22, 2015 0183 32 This is about my attempt to remove concrete that had cured in a shower drain trap The concrete had been in the trap for more than 2 years There was a small flow in the drain It would drain a 3 ....
Know MoreCan white vinegar really break up concrete pieces in a sewer drain? If so, how much would I need? Not sure it is concrete, it looks like a whitish/gray mass from the sewer video we saw The camera could not go through it Would white vinegar also work to kill tree roots?...
Know MoreWhere hydraulic hammers or breakers create too much noise or rock must be broken without collateral damage to nearby homes, businesses or environment, Ecobust presents a safe, silent method to break rock or concrete being expansive demolition agent Expansive demolition is a great alternative to explosives or to use of hydraulic hammers...
Know MorePouring a concrete driveway, walkway or patio can be messy Even if you lay up protection, such as drop cloths or building paper, wet concrete can splatter on adjacent surfac Attempting to ....
Know MoreThese crystals can then re-hydrate when exposed to moisture causing them to re-hydrate and grow in size thereby exerting forces that can break up the concrete A good quality concrete mix with the appropriate amount of cement can create a strong concrete surface and minimize salt attack You can also treat concrete with a clear coating ....
Know MoreAgar Concrete Remover CR-60 is a higher powered formula, fast-acting, low-odour, non-corrosive concrete remover for dissolving lime, concrete and mortar residues from concrete mixers, trucks and trowels used in laying and transporting concrete as well as from surfaces that have been splashed with concrete...
Know MoreWhen deciding whether or not to break up an existing concrete pad, keep in mind that it can be a great deal of work that could easily cause burn out on before the project is begun To make things easier, first determine what is beneath the surface If there appears to be an overflow of concrete ....
Know MoreRomix Chemical Brush provides an extensive line of environmentally safe, specially formulated chemicals and high-tech equipment for the concrete industry Concrete and asphalt release agents, safety equipment, liquid soaps, brushes and more...
Know MoreCrete-lease is a lubricant that can be applied to the exterior of the mixer It will prevent the cement from sticking to the surface A light coating of diesel fuel can be used on the inside of the drum to keep the cement from sticking to the inside Use it sparingly as diesel fuel can break down the cement and ruin it...
Know MoreTo answer the part of your question about reversing the chemical reaction, it can be done Heat must be applied to the concrete, and it will break up back into water and cement This is the main reason why fires are so dangerous for a concrete building...
Know MoreECOBUST is the premier source for the most economical non-explosive demolition agents on the market Ecobust provides a safe, noise free, effective, environmentally friendly solution for rock and concrete breaking Ecobust is developed for small or large projects, does not require special training, or permits Applications include and not limited to concrete and rock demolition, rock ....
Know MoreConcrete degradation may have various causConcrete can be damaged by fire, aggregate expansion, sea water effects, bacterial corrosion, calcium leaching, physical damage and chemical damage from carbonatation, chlorides, sulfates and non-distilled water This process adversely affects concrete exposed to these damaging stimuli...
Know MoreMay 22, 2015 0183 32 This is about my attempt to remove concrete that had cured in a shower drain trap The concrete had been in the trap for more than 2 years There was a ,...
Know MoreHydraulic and chemical pressure bursting break up concrete structures with a minimum of noise and flying debris Both methods work by applying lateral forces against the inside of holes drilled into the concrete, and can do virtually any job other demolition methods are capable of...
Know MoreMay 18, 2008 0183 32 I ve seen a round concrete with more or less 4 meters in diameter and about 18 inches thick broken into 3 from a foot of a mountain Visible from one piece are 7 empty casts probably from gold bars and 2 empty cast contained probably metal box measuring 6 x 6 x 12 inch We thought a chemical was used to break the concrete Now, a friend found a niche down a river...
Know MoreIt attacks the cement in concrete, completely dissolving the hardened concrete to a mushy substance that is rinseable with a high-pressure washer using normal tap water It can be used to remove cured hardened cement, concrete, mortar, grout and any product containing cement...
Know MorePermeation Leaching 10 General Description of Topics Distribution system infrastructure and appurtenances, including piping, linings, fixtures, and solders, can react with the water they supply as well as the external environment These interactions can result in degradation of the distributed water Permeation of plastic pipes and...
Know MoreConcrete dust is dangerous when inhaled in large quantities, just as most any dust is, but the substance itself is fairly inert I recognize that there are additives that can be put into concrete during manufacture or pouring, and that most of them are sealers or dyes to protect or enhance the appearance of concrete...
Know MoreResistance to naturally occurring sulfates can best be achieved by use of a cement with a limited amount of tricalcium aluminate Trace amounts of sugar in freshly mixed concrete are sufficient to retard the setting, but dry sugar has no effect on hardened concrete Sugar solutions and sugar-containing food products may cause deterioration...
Know MoreGood concrete can have an infinite life span under the right conditions Water, although important for concrete hydration and hardening, can also play a role in decreased durability once the structure is built This is because water can transport harmful chemicals to the interior of the concrete leading to various forms of deterioration...
Know MoreWhat are the decorative finishes that can be applied to concrete surfaces? Color may be added to concrete by adding pigments-before or after concrete is place-and using white cement rather than conventional gray cement, by using chemical stains, or by exposing colorful aggregates at the surface...
Know MoreHow to Soften Concrete By Kristin Swain Concrete is softened typically before removal from tools, trucks, machinery or other surfaces where it has adhered during construction While new concrete, that which has been left to cure or dry for less than 48 hours, can be softened, most concrete allowed to cure for more than two days cannot be ....
Know MoreThe more important factor for the vast majority of power washing of concrete and brick driveways is the GPM because that dictates the speed you can complete the job in A driveway that fits 4 cars will take an electric pressure washer a 2 hours to clean Same driveway would be cleaned in ,...
Know MoreAnd wielding the breaker can, itself, be a tough task That is why many homeowners choose to break their concrete in a more leisurely fashion with a sledgehammer What Can You Break by Hand? Concrete, likely a walkway or patio, no more than four inches thick, is a ,...
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