Elevated Work
Platforms
EWPs can provide fast, flexible access to elevated concrete repair areas where suitable ground access is available and the machine can reach the workface without the setup of a full scaffold system.
Reach The Repair Without
Building Around It
Elevated work platforms can be extremely efficient when the structure can be approached from a driveway, car park, loading area, podium or other suitable surface. Different EWP types provide different combinations of vertical height, horizontal outreach, articulation and platform capacity.
The machine must be selected around the actual repair geometry. A scissor lift may suit a broad vertical workface directly above the machine, while a knuckle boom may be needed to reach over an awning, parapet or other obstruction.
Different EWPs For
Different Reach Problems
The correct EWP depends on height, outreach, ground conditions, access width, overhead restrictions and the position of the repair area.
Straight Boom Lifts
Telescopic booms designed for strong horizontal and vertical reach where the machine can approach the structure from a clear setup area.
Knuckle / Articulating Booms
Jointed booms that can reach up and over obstructions such as awnings, balconies, parapets and structural projections.
Scissor Lifts
Vertical platform lifts that provide a larger deck for workers and materials where the workface sits generally above the machine.
Vertical Mast Lifts
Compact vertical-access machines suited to tighter internal or paved areas where only limited horizontal outreach is required.
Trailer-Mounted Booms
Towable articulated platforms that can suit some sites where a lighter or more compact access machine is useful.
Rough-Terrain EWPs
Machines configured for uneven or external ground conditions where standard slab-only equipment may not be suitable.
Typical Concrete Repair
Applications
EWPs are often ideal when the repair face is elevated but there is still enough ground or slab access to position the correct machine.
What We Consider Before
Using This Method
Reach Envelope
The platform must reach the repair face with enough working position to perform the repair, not simply touch the area.
Ground Conditions
Slab capacity, gradients, soft ground, kerbs and underground services can affect machine selection and setup.
Access Width
Gates, driveways, loading docks, ramps and internal clearances can limit which machines can physically reach the setup area.
Traffic & Exclusion Zones
Machine movement and the repair work may require controlled areas around pedestrians, vehicles and building operations.
Important: Access systems are selected and set up for the actual site conditions. Required licences, competencies, engineering, exclusion zones, fall protection, rescue planning and other controls are determined by the work being undertaken and the applicable site/WHS requirements.
Advantages
Fast mobilisation compared with large scaffold systems
Can be repositioned quickly between repair areas
Different machines provide strong vertical and horizontal reach
Useful for inspections as well as repair work
Limitations
Requires suitable machine access and setup space
Reach can be blocked by building projections or restricted geometry
Ground bearing and floor loading can be limiting factors
Hire and mobilisation can be inefficient for very small isolated work
How We Plan A
Difficult-Access Repair
Inspect The Repair Area
Confirm the defect location, extent, structure type and the access obstacles surrounding it.
Compare Practical Access Options
Consider reach, platform size, setup, duration, site disruption and the repair equipment required.
Plan The Work Method
Coordinate access setup, exclusion zones, material handling, protection and repair sequencing.
Complete Works In Stages
Carry out the repair with access repositioned or staged as required across the structure.
Questions About This
Access Method
?What type of EWP is used for concrete repairs?⌄
It depends on the repair geometry. Boom lifts, knuckle booms, scissor lifts, mast lifts and other platforms each suit different combinations of height, outreach and available setup space.
?Is a boom lift better than scaffolding?⌄
Not always. A boom lift can be faster for isolated or moving repair areas, while fixed scaffold may be more efficient for a large workface that requires repeated access over a longer period.
?Can EWPs be used in car parks?⌄
Yes, where the machine dimensions, floor loading, clearances, ramps and traffic conditions suit the selected equipment.
?Can an EWP reach over balconies and awnings?⌄
Some articulating boom lifts can reach over obstructions, but the actual reach envelope must be checked against the building geometry.
