Rock Drilling at Gatwick Airport

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

Requirement

• 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

• 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.

Environmental

• Brokk 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 fixed costs and qualified, experienced operators.

Time

• Project completed on time.