concrete breakout

RB · 2005-05-03T15:55:14+00:00

We have a massive concrete step that I'm going to replace. The question iswhether or not I can bust it up with a sledge, in place.The piece is 3'W x 4'L x 8"Thick.Will whacking on it with a sledge finally break through that 8" thicknessand start shattering pieces off?The reason I'm asking before trying is because, if I can bust it up, it willhave to stay in place and maintain function and appearance for a shortinterval until I can figure out how to rig it out there in one piece.I'm hoping sledge blows will put fault lines though the mass and start itbreaking up.

May 03, 2005 21 Replies

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RB 21 years ago

Update: got that thing out of there no problem this morning with a sledge hammer. Raised one edge with 2x4 under it and started whacking away. Took about 5 good licks and the thing split in half. Then, we busted up the halves.

If that hadn't worked, I'd have gone for an electric jackhammer.

Thanks for all the advice and thoughts.

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Harry K 21 years ago

Amazing things can be done with the old fashioned (manual) tools. We are a culture that is into power and ease. I sometimes think that people are actually scared of doing a bit of manual labor.

Harry K

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