THE NIBBLER--A NEW CONCEPT IN CONCRETE BREAKING

This article describes the development by the Building Research Establishment of the Nibbler, a new concrete breaking attachment for hydraulic excavators, which is substantially quieter than conventional impact breakers. Trails have shown that the experimental Nibbler is capable of breaking plain and mesh-reinforced concrete slabs up to 250 mm thick at a rate of 53 sq m/hr. The Nibbler bucket can be used for loading broken pieces of concrete onto a lorry. License for the manufacture of the Nibbler has been granted and it is expected to be on the market before the end of the year.

• Corporate Authors:

  Building Research Establishment

  Building Research Station, Garston
  Watford WD2 7JR, Hertsford,   England 
• Authors:
  • Musannif, AAB
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 5 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance equipment; Noise control; Performance; Roadbuilding machinery; Velocity
• Old TRIS Terms: Pavement breakers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082883
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CP 83/74
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 26 1975 12:00AM