The expansive stress along the hole depth is almost constant except for that near the entrance of holes. Generally, the expansive loss from the hole entrance has little effect on the demolition work when the hole depth is enough When a free surface exists, the crack, as shown in 5, is pushed apart mainly by the shear stress, and a secondary crack also arises from the bottom of the hole running toward the free surface. the crack width cannot increase but horizontal cracks are initiated. Therefore, in order to obtain two free surfaces, inclined holes or presplitting is required. The larger the hole diameter is, the greater the expansive stress becomes and the wider the hole spacing becomes.
INTRACHEM is a non-explosive demolition agent which is quite different from ordinary demolition agents such as explosives and dangerous materials. It does not cause any fly rock, noise, ground vibration, gas, dust or any other environmental pollution when used properly. As requirements for demolishing rock or reinforced concrete in construction increase in tight quarters, the use of explosives and explosive agents are becoming more restricted as far as safety and environmental pollution problems are concerned. INTRACHEM is a solution. When INTRACHEM mixed with an appropriate quantity of water is poured into cylindrical holes drilled in advance in rock or concrete to be demolished, it hardens and expands and then causes cracks systematically. After that, the material with cracks can be easily removed with a pick hammer, a pneumatic breaker, an excavator, etc.
Unlike the existing method of Demolition done by explosives or breaking equipment, INTRACHEM quietly and gradually demolishes rock or concrete with its expansive stress (more than 30 N/mm2 caused by hydration reaction, so that INTRACHEM does not cause any noise, vibration, fly rock. dust and gas.
Using INTRACHEM does not require a special license unlike explosives. Explosive agents, etc.
Neither capping with mortar, sand, eta. Nor tamping with an oar is necessary after INTRACHEM mined with water R poured into drilled holes m rock or concrete.
INTRACHEM can demolish rock or concrete systematically. And also demolition work in water is possible.
INTRACHEM can demolish rock or concrete systematically. And also demolition work in water is possible.
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE C2 will seem dry at first. Do not add more water! Once mixing begins, you have only 5 minute to finish mixing and pouring, do not stop to take a phone call or walk around, Longer mixing time will cause blow outs. For horizontal holes, a grouting pump and a plug for stopping are required or choose cartridge type package to use.
The cracks appear in 45min after filling, depending on weather, rock and concrete temperature. The cracks become wider with time (24hr max. expanding time), general speaking, splitting time is 3-10 hours as normally, if small crack is found, you can pour water in crack line for more water in crack line for more expanding, Cracking gap would be 3-5 cm, and then carry out demolition work.
Site Temperature | Quantity |
5°C | NO |
15°C | 1/3 Bag |
25°C | 2/3 Bag |
35°C | 1 bag (20 g) |
Quicker reaction as higher temperature , in working, there are two ways to control agent reaction time, For universal type, inhibitor of one 20 gram per bag are available for 5 kg package in carton, 20g inhibitor can be added into water firstly and then mix the powder to avoid the possibility of blow out shots, adding refer to the follow table as under.
A pair of safely goggles, rubber gloves and dust- proof mask is recommended when working. After filling, DO NOT look at any hole closely and directly within 2-3 hrs after filling expansive cement. Keep CALCIUM HYDROXIDE C2 in storage. Choice the correct type for the weather.