Rampart Hydro Services

“O Canada!”

JamesP — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:26:31 +0000

Last season the first phase of a bridge scarification project was performed for the Ministry of Transportation in Montreal, Canada. The project had its own set of unique phasing details which added an increased level of difficulty, but was still a success. Rampart is dedicated to continuously striving to expand into new territories that may offer newer and bigger opportunities.

Neil W.

(Estimator)

Hydrodemolition for full deck removal?

JamesP — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:20:46 +0000

Can Hydrodemolition be used for a full depth removal of a concrete bridge deck? The answer is yes!

In most cases, the entire surface area of the existing deck does not need to be Hydrodemolished, but only narrow full depth longitudinal trenches directly over the girders to expose the reinforcing steel. From there the reinforcing can be cut which would allow for the uncut sections in between the beams to be simply lifted off preserving and re-using the beams in place.

Neil W.

(Estimator)

Hydrodemolition in the winter?

JamesP — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:42:52 +0000

You may not think of performing a hydrodemolition project during the winter months, though it can be done. Don’t let the cold weather keep you from scheduling your project. Hydrodemolition equipment can indeed operate in sub-freezing weather. Not all projects may be good candidates for scheduling during the winter months but perhaps you can do the demolition portion of your project or have a way to heat the inside of a structure to allow you to work through the cold weather. Call today to speak with a Rampart representative about… Read the rest

Associated Pennsylvania Constructors and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Fall Seminar

JamesP — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:15:41 +0000

Rampart Hydro Services will be attending the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Fall Seminar on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. We hope to see you there.

Asphalt Surface Treatment Removal

JamesP — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:38:08 +0000

Asphalt Surface Treatment Removal, a set on Flickr.

The following photos depict the results of using ultra-high pressure water for removing the surface treatment from asphalt roadways.

World of Concrete

Jeff Parks — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:52:19 +0000

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the World of Concrete. This year’s show is January 23^rd -27^thin Las Vegas. Great place to network and meet new people, maybe even seize some opportunities. We will be there and hope to see all of our friends there too!

Recent Customer Testimonial

JamesP — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:17:31 +0000

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 — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:15:28 +0000

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.

Rear view of the Tunnel Rat.

The Tunnel Rat as it is being pressure tested.

Meet The Mole: Rampart’s Latest Custom Built Machine

JamesP — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:24:13 +0000

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.

A short video of the Mole in action.

The Mole at work in the FT McHenry Tunnnel, Baltimore, MD

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Deteriorated concrete illustrating why we are here.

This is the only way in.

The Mole was disassembled and lowered down piece by piece.

Here is the Mole reassembled and ready for action.

Winning Entries from Rampart’s 2010 Photo Contest

JamesP — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:28:46 +0000

Category: Project Photo

1st Place

Taken by Tim Sheffey on a GA DOT Project

2nd Place Tie

Taken by Jim Parnell on a MT DOT Project

2nd Place Tie

Taken by Bob Shearer during some downtime in Arizona.

3rd Place

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

Category: Technical Photo

Taken by Bob Shearer on a GA DOT Project

Category: Safety Photo

Taken by Jim Parnell on a ID DOT Project