PROJECT
Removal of redundant concrete foundation adjacent to aircraft jetty support column.
LOCATION
South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London
CLIENT
Dyer and Butler
Requirements
Removal of concrete foundation adjacent to aircraft jetty.
Aircraft parking bay to remain usable throughout the project.
Air bridge to remain operational at all times.
Concrete foundation 2m deep, 3m long and 600mm wide.
Minimal disruption to airport operations.
Staff, equipment and operations approved by British Airports
Authority and Department of Transport.
Strict adherence to airport security and safety procedures.
Limited time frame for completion of project.
Operation on-going alongside other contractors.
Solutions
Brokk 180 remote controlled demolition robot deployed to
undertake concrete breaking.
Use of specially adapted ‘rock mast’ attachment to drill holes in
condemned concrete sections.
Further concrete breaking carried out by Brokk 180 using conventional hydraulic hammer.
Concrete removed and recycled.
Stand-alone three phase generators deployed to provide machinery with autonomous power.
Use of qualified, experienced staff with modern equipment.
Key Benefits
Environmental
Demolition robot operated remotely negating operative hand and arm vibration issues.
Brokk’s ‘rock mast’ drilling attachment used to reduce vibrations on air bridge.
Concrete debris removed and recycled.
Financial
Project completed on budget.
Minimal vibrations on air bridge affording unimpeded passenger use.
Compact dimensions of Brokk 180 machine ensured work could be undertaken adjacent to operational air bridge.
Specialist equipment owned and operated by Castle and Pryor
ensuring fi xed costs and qualified, experienced operators.
Time
Project completed on time.
Able to start work at short notice.
Rock mast drilling more expeditious than other techniques.
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For further information 
please contact:
Mark Castle
01252 524080
info@castle-pryor.co.uk |
