National Drilling Services

Concrete Bursting

National Drilling offers concrete bursting, also known as hydraulic bursting, as a controlled method of demolition to separate large concrete structures into more manageable pieces.

It is one of the safest and most efficient methods of removing mass concrete or brickwork, such as foundations, pillars and concrete walls. Our technique uses a non-percussive hydraulic action by inserting powerful hydraulic bursters into pre-drilled holes and then expanding them to induce a controlled concrete cracking. The cracking breaks the concrete structure into smaller pieces that we can easily remove. We repeat the process until the whole structure is fractured into removable sections. Hydraulic bursting’s non-percussive feature makes it perfect for confined spaces or deep concrete masses where access and noise may be concerns.

Concrete Bursting service

What are the Benefits of Concrete Bursting?

National Drilling’s state-of-the-art quality equipment can apply tonnes of pressure, making this service a formidable force when dealing with large quantities of concrete.

Concrete bursting can be used as a step in many different projects, including removing large areas of concrete, removing concrete foundations, breaking up concrete walls, paving slabs or driveways, and many more scenarios.

Its adaptability means it can be incorporated within projects of any size, location and type of property.

Some of the main advantages of concrete bursting are:

Safety considerations

Hydraulic bursting is extremely safe. The process is highly controlled and, when undertaken by professionals, it can be performed at almost zero risk to everyone on site.

Versatile 

Concrete bursting can be used in the removal of the largest warehouse concrete floors, to the removal of the smallest domestic concrete driveway.

Quick set up

When you employ the services of a concrete specialist, concrete bursting can be performed using equipment that is quick and easy to set up. The equipment requires minimal site preparation and little set-up or set-down time.

Noise reduction

Despite the explosiveness that its name suggests, concrete bursting is surprisingly quiet. This makes it suitable for any projects in public places, or where there are multiple people on site.

A rapid and efficient solution

The concrete bursting process offers a rapid and efficient solution for construction projects. Rather than undertaking the arduous task of piecemeal demolition of a large concrete structure, this method enables construction workers to quickly and easily remove smaller concrete blocks. This results in a dramatic reduction in the overall timeline required to complete the project. The speed and convenience of the concrete bursting approach is a significant advantage over traditional demolition techniques.

Projects completed quicker

Not only is the concrete bursting process quick, but it also dramatically reduces the time required for the total project. It allows construction workers to quickly and easily remove little blocks of concrete, rather than having to demolish and remove the huge concrete structure piecemeal.

Protection for construction workers

Concrete bursting reduces the amount of vibration that travels through the construction teams’ hands and arms, compared to conventional drilling. This makes concrete bursting a superior technique for enhancing on-site health and safety standards compared to traditional drilling approaches. The diminished vibration exposure is a key advantage of this innovative demolition method.

Clean Process

The use of internal cracking means that concrete bursting is far cleaner than concrete sawing.

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