Innovative demolition of massive reinforced concrete structures

The decontamination and remote-controlled crushing of reinforced concrete is a key aspect of the dismantling of nuclear facilities. The main aim is to selectively remove the contaminated material so that the remaining material, which makes up the majority of the total mass, can be fed into the normal recycling cycle. There are a number of processes available for surface decontamination to a depth of just a few millimetres, which are currently being optimized and further developed. One current problem is the selective deep removal of reinforced concrete, e.g. in the case of cracks or break-outs. The aim of this project is therefore to develop a cutting technology and a process chain that can be used to remove, crush and package highly resistant reinforced concrete to a depth of 30 cm in a single operation.

Focal points

- Development and verification of the cutting technology
- Connection of the cutter to a carrier device
- Development of the extraction and packaging equipment

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