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Recent Customer Testimonial

JamesP | September 17, 2011 |

Project: Rte. 6 Bridge in New Bedford/Fairhaven, MA

“As a first time user of hydro-demolition on a partial concrete bridge deck removal project..I was not only impressed by the time savings versus normal chipping hammers..but also by the professionalism of Rampart Hydro Services. From initial contact to the completion of the five day project, I knew I was dealing with an experienced, no nonsense contractor. On that basis, I would definitely consider using Rampart Hydro Services in future contracts.”

Gordon P. Moore

Tunnel Rat, Baby Brother to The Mole

JamesP | February 18, 2011 |

The TunnelRat is not new but is being readied for a potential project that will require it’s services. The Tunnel Rat can fit into tight spaces where even the Mole cannot venture. It has outriggers with wheels on the ends that help keep it properly positioned in a tunnel. The cutting nozzle is rotated by a hydraulic motor and the whole assembly pulled through the tunnel by a winch.

Front view of the Tunnel Rat.

Front view of Tunnel Rat.

Rear view of the Tunnel Rat.… Read the rest

Meet The Mole: Rampart’s Latest Custom Built Machine

JamesP | February 16, 2011 |

The Mole is meant to work in vey tight spaces where our traditional hydro-demo tractor can’t go.

The first project for the Mole will be inside ventilation shafts for the Ft. McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, MD. It will be disassembled, lowered through a 36″ diameter manhole and then reassembled. It will remain there for many months.

The pictures below show the Mole as it sprays high pressure water for the very first time.

The Mole is Rampart's latest custom machine. Here it sprays high pressure water for the very first time.

A rainbow effect can be seen as the mole sprays high pressure water on a cold but sunny day in early February, 2011.

A short video of the Mole in action.

The Mole at work in the

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Winning Entries from Rampart’s 2010 Photo Contest

JamesP | February 16, 2011 |

Category: Project Photo

1st Place

Taken by Tim Sheffey on a GA DOT Project

Hydro-Demolition on I-95 in Georgia.

2nd Place Tie

Taken by Jim Parnell on a MT DOT Project

MT DOT Project

2nd Place Tie

Taken by Bob Shearer during some downtime in Arizona.

Drippy at the Grand Canyon, AZ

3rd Place

Taken by Matt Capezzuto on a project at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Rampart on a project at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Category: Technical Photo

Taken by Bob Shearer on a GA DOT Project

Image of exposed rebar on a GA DOT Project

Category: Safety Photo

Taken by Jim Parnell on a ID DOT Project

Taken at night on an ID DOT Project.

Midwest Bridge Working Group Presentation

JamesP | January 5, 2011 |

In December 2010 Jeff Parks, the Senior Vice President at Rampart Hydro Services, gave a presentation at a meeting of the

Midwest Bridge Working Group. The topic is Bridge Deck Hydro-Demolition.

To view the presentation please click on the link below.

http://media.surgery.northwestern.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=0e0c42d39c644bf19694cc8d3a2608c4

Rampart Hydro Part of Texas Asphalt Test

JamesP | September 10, 2010 |

The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) at Texas A & M University recently published Removing Excess Asphalt: Initial test of ultra-high-pressure water blasting a success.

The test was led by Darlene Goehl, P.E., an engineer with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) who sought a cost-effective option for correcting “bleeding” or “flushing.” Bleeding or flushing occurs when excess asphalt binding liquefies and rises to the surface–reducing traction and increasing a vehicle’s braking distance.

The goal of the demo was to remove the gooey excess binding without damaging the aggregate, so a… Read the rest

Rampart Hydro on TV!

JamesP | September 8, 2010 |

PennDOT engineers are sold on Rampart’s hydrodemolition.

Television station WJET recently ran a story about Rampart Hydro’s Grubb Road project over I-79 and I-90 in Erie County, PA.

In the report, Brent Hoover, a PennDOT construction engineer, praised our ability to remove the concrete deck with a crew of only two in less time than it would take with traditional methods.

Rampart does the job in less time, which saves money, keeps constructions projects on schedule, reduces driver inconvenience. In fact, PennDOT District Bridge Engineer Bill Koller called Rampart’s hydrodemolition… Read the rest

Beth Newbold in the Spotlight

JamesP | September 8, 2010 |

Rampart President/Owner Beth Newbold was recently profiled in Pittsburgh Magazine’s “Spotlight on Women in Business” section. The articles chronicles Ms. Newbold’s career at Rampart and mentions her civic and business board affiliations.

The Spotlight showcases successful Pittsburgh area women each quarter. The monthly magazine has focused on Pittsburgh for 40 years and has won many journalism awards.

Rampart Hydro provides hydrodemolition, surface cleaning, vacuuming and water filtration services. Contact us or call 412-262-4511 for more information.

Welcome to Rampart’s New Web Site

JamesP | September 8, 2010 |

Welcome to Rampart Hydro’s new site!

All that remains from our old site is the favicon. We have completely revamped and re-organized our pages to better serve customers, prospects, and guests and better showcase our accomplishments and capabilities.

Please investigate our site and learn about Rampart’s services and the benefits of our hydrodemolition and surface cleaning methods.

Of course, the staff at Rampart Hydro is always willing and able to answer questions, too. Call 412-262-4511 or use our contact form, and we’ll reply as soon… Read the rest

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