اختبار الخرسانة لشركة تصنيع أسمنت متعددة الجنسيات
التحدي
واجه فريقنا تحدياً معقداً عندما تم الاتصال بنا لتقييم أربع صوامع مختلفة في مصنعين للأسمنت في المملكة المتحدة. هذه المصانع ضرورية لإنتاج الأسمنت، أكثر مواد البناء تنوعاً في العالم، وهي ضرورية لبناء المنازل والمستشفيات والبنية التحتية الحيوية. تطلب المشروع إجراء تقييمات شاملة لحالة الخرسانة في الصوامع التي تعود إلى حقبة الستينيات لتحديد ما إذا كان ينبغي إصلاحها أو هدمها. كنا بحاجة إلى تحقيق تغطية كاملة للأصول دون تعطيل عمليات المصانع المزدحمة، وتقليل مخاطر السلامة إلى الحد الأدنى، وإتمام عمليات الفحص بسرعة، كل ذلك مع الالتزام بالمعايير الصارمة في الصناعة ومواجهة الظروف الجوية غير المتوقعة.
The Solution
We implemented an innovative combination of cutting-edge robotic technology and human expertise. The centerpiece of our approach was a state-of-the-art wall-climbing robot, capable of carrying a substantial payload and overcoming significant obstacles on various surfaces. We partnered with a leading corrosion services company to bring additional concrete assessment expertise to the project.
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The Process
The robot, equipped with advanced sensors, conducted comprehensive half-cell potential and cover meter surveys on the silo surfaces. These non-destructive tests mapped potential corrosion areas and determined the depth and distribution of reinforcement steel. Simultaneously, our skilled human inspectors performed complementary tasks requiring hands-on expertise, including strategic core drilling, dust collection for chemical composition tests, and calibration breakouts to ensure robotic measurement accuracy.
The inspection process combined cutting-edge technology with traditional methods. Visual inspections using the robot's high-resolution cameras and our experienced technicians identified surface defects, cracks, and other deterioration signs. We conducted carbonation depth measurements to assess concrete alkalinity, chloride content testing to evaluate corrosion risk, and petrographic examination of core samples to analyse microstructure and long-term durability. All tests adhered strictly to industry standards like BS1881 and ASTM C876-91, ensuring reliable and comparable results. This robotic-human collaboration gathered over 1km of survey data per silo, providing our client with a detailed, holistic view of their silos' condition for informed decision-making on repair or demolition strategies.
The Result
Our method delivered impressive outcomes. We collected over 1km of survey data per silo and completed each inspection in just five days. The comprehensive data gathered provided the client with crucial information for decision-making on silo repair or demolition. The robot operated efficiently in winds up to 45mph, outperforming drones and MEWPs. We maintained plant efficiency, avoided disruption to daily truck movements, and adhered to all relevant industry standards.
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