Surface glazing of concrete using lasers for protection and decommissioning

Jonathan Lawrence

Surface glazing of concrete using lasers for protection and decommissioning

Jonathan Lawrence

University of Lincoln

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Abstract

There is renewed interest in using lasers to surface treat concrete from the architectural and civil engineering sectors, as well as the nuclear industry. CO₂ laser, high power diode laser (HPDL) and fibre laser radiation were used to generate glazes on the ordinary Portland cement (OPC) surface of common concrete, and the effects thereof on the, physical and mechanical properties of the glazes were assessed. This investigation is useful in that the samples used were prepared in 1996 and 2011; thus giving a unique prolonged time perspective to the findings. This work has demonstrated that a durable glaze/surface seal can be produced on the OPC surface of concrete that is durable, long-lasting and is easily removable depending upon the laser used.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	31st International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO® 2012) Congress Proceedings
Publisher	Laser Institute of America
Pages	618-623
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780912035963
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2012
Externally published	Yes
Event	31st International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics - Anaheim, United States Duration: 23 Sept 2012 → 27 Sept 2012 Conference number: 31st

Conference

Conference	31st International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics
Abbreviated title	ICALEO 2012
Country/Territory	United States
City	Anaheim
Period	23/09/12 → 27/09/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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Surface glazing of concrete using lasers for protection and decommissioning

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