Analysis of pollution controls for bridge painting. Final report
Research was performed to evaluate pollution control measures for bridge painting. A field comparison was performed to evaluate the following techniques: abrasive blasting with low dusting abrasive; abrasive blasting with metallic abrasive; vacuum blasting with recyclable abrasive; vacuum blasting with slag abrasive; and power tool cleaning. Technical feasibility, productivity and cost were analyzed for the different techniques. Impact on air, water, sediment and soil was measured. A literature and information search was performed on surface preparation techniques for cleaning bridge steel and environmental impact from bridge cleaning activities. The results from the research were used to make recommendations to PennDOT on changes to their Guidelines for Environmental Pollution Controls for Bridge Painting Contracts.
- Research Organization:
- Pinney (S.G.) and Associates, Inc., Port St. Lucie, FL (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 6033196
- Report Number(s):
- PB-92-125277/XAB
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: See also PB92-125251. Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, Harrisburg, PA. Pennsylvania Div., and Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, Harrisburg
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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