Research Idea Details

Dust-free technologies for surface preparation of concrete and steel

  • Focus Area: Construction and Maintenance Practices
  • Status: Archived
  • Subcommittee: Environmental Process, Natural Resources
  • Cost: Under $99k
  • Timeframe: Under 1 year

Research Idea Scope

Identify and test technologies promising
“dust-free” environments. 
Suggested technologies include water-blasting and abrasive blasting with
sponge/grit.  

Urgency and Payoff

PM-10 and total particulates are health and
environmental concerns.  Current
technologies generate excessive dust during the preparation of concrete and
painted steel surfaces prior to the repair or re-coating or bridge
elements.  The technologies mentioned
also hold promise of a less costly method to perform the work and increase
productivity.  Real savings would be
realized immediately. 

Suggested By:
Peter J. Weykamp, P.E., NYSDOT 518 935-7470
[email protected] or [email protected]
Submitted:
10/04/2013