Rapid repair system for buckled sidewalks

摘要

A buckled sidewalk repair system capable of equally lifting both sides of the defect in order to cut one or both slabs to an appropriate size then return them to a level position. A method of repairing a buckled sidewalk includes using a pneumatic bladder crafted of an airtight fabric composite able to contain sufficient pressure to lift the specified load. With this device and method a crew of two can repair the buckled sidewalk in two hours with a minimum of equipment, saving time, resources, machinery, personnel, and money.

主权项

1. A method of repairing a buckled sidewalk comprising the steps of: inserting a pneumatic bladder of fixed volume under the buckled area of the sidewalk, Positioning the bladder so that a cut shield is facing upward under the buckled area and a filler tube extends between the bladder and a source of compressed air, inflating the bladder with a gas, measuring and cutting the buckled pieces of the sidewalk so that there remains a gap between the cut ends, deflating the pneumatic bladder which will remain under the cut sidewalk filling any voids beneath the raised sidewalk with a structural filler material, providing an expansion gap for future linear expansion, removing said filler tube and, filling all joints with elastomeric sealer.