Research Article

Fragmentation Pattern and Removal Mechanism of Concrete Subjected to Abrasive Water Jet Impact

Table 1

Impact parameters applied in the experiments.

ParametersValue

Target distance5 mm
Outlet diameter of nozzle1.02 mm
Water flow3.0 L/min
Impact angle90°
Impact time30 s
Pump pressure270 MPa
Abrasive flow0.6 g/s
Abrasive typeSandblasted garnet
Abrasive density4 g/cm3
Abrasive hardness7.6
Surface roughness of abrasive30–80 microns