Concrete removal on elevated structures posses several problems including personnel access, equipment access, project staging and logistics.
Rampart has solved all these problems by combining hydrodemolition equipment with access equipment that is completely maneuverable with remote control. The boom-lift's controls are placed in a remote control box along with seven additional hydraulic functions that manipulate the cutting nozzle three dimensionally. The operator and control panel are located in a second man-lift. From this location, the operator controls all the functions of the hydrodemolition robot, which allows the robot to be quickly placed in position.
In the pictured project, concrete removal was performed on cross bracing, floor beams, girders and other bridge elements which required the cutting head have three-dimensional movement. Removal ranged from 6 feet below grade to 56 feet above grade. 