Precision Diamond Drilling
A method of forming small diameter holes in a wide variety of materials prior to installation of remedial reinforcement.
The technique is essentially vibration free and keeps spalling of the material being drilled to a minimum.
Link to the
Diamond Drilling Photos page for examples of projects carried out using Precision Diamond Drilling.
Gloucester Cathedral Merlons
A number of the Merlons were replaced by the Cathedral Masons. TRAC Structural Ltd then drilled 1.5 meters vertically down through stone approximately 125 mm thick and bonded in reinforcing rods.
Gloucester Cathedral Pinnacle
The Flying Buttress supporting the South West Pinnacle had collapsed. Following repair by the Cathedral Masons, TRAC Structural Ltd formed a 25mm diameter hole through the length of the Flying Buttress and grouted in a new tie bar.
Ludlow Castle Wall
Part of Ludlow Castle Wall had collapsed and before repairs could be designed, information on the construction of the wall was required. TRAC Structural Ltd drilled 3 meter long holes, 25 mm diameter, to take core samples through the thickness of the wall to determine it's construction.
