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Demolition Machines Offer a Safety Edge in Taking Down Concrete Structures

  • A crane hoisted the Brokk 180 to the top of the silo to begin demolition of the roof.

  • The three silos and one grain elevator sat within 5 feet of several combustible fuel tanks.

  • The remote-controlled Brokk allowed the operator to remain a safe distance from the work, while maintaining a clear view of the demolition.

  • The compact Brokk 180 was light enough to sit on the roof of the structures yet powerful enough to break up the tough concrete.

  • True-Line Coring and Cutting used the Brokk to break up the concrete roof of each structure, dropping debris to the inside and away from the delicate nearby fuel tanks.

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A 2,000-pound wrecking ball crashes into the concrete walls of an aged silo, sending jagged chunks of concrete, dust and debris to the ground. Explosives detonate, reducing once solid structures to rubble. When most people think of demolition, these are the scenes that come to mind. But on one Port of Tampa project, they were exactly what two demolition companies had to avoid. The Port of Tampa Authority hired Kimmins Contracting to demolish three 150-foot silos and a 180-foot grain elevator...
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