THE REMOVAL OF LIP-CURB BY DETONATING CORD

THE JACKHAMMER METHOD AND THE HYDRAULIC LIP-CURB BREAKING MACHINE METHOD ARE REVIEWED FOR REMOVING LIP-CURBS THAT WERE USED FOR CONTROLLING DRAINAGE ON PAVEMENTS SURFACES, BUT ARE NOW CONSIDERED A HAZARD. THE DETONATING CORD METHOD IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL. THE MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS METHOD OF REMOVAL, APPLIED TECHNIQUES FROM STONE QUARRYING OPERATIONS WHERE A CLEAN BREAK LINE IS DESIRED. THE COSTS ARE COMPARED FOR ALL THE METHODS.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 50, No 2, PP 51-53, 8 PHOT
• Authors:
  • Ekern, W S
• Publication Date: 1971-4

Media Info

• Serial:
  • American Highways
  • Publisher: American Highway Users Alliance

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Costs; Curbs; Detonation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Removal
• Old TRIS Terms: Detonators
• Subject Areas: Construction; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00215440
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 15 1971 12:00AM