On Tue, 3 May 2005 10:55:14 -0500, "RB"
wrote:

We have a massive concrete step that I'm going to replace. The question is
whether or not I can bust it up with a sledge, in place.

The piece is 3'W x 4'L x 8"Thick.

Will whacking on it with a sledge finally break through that 8" thickness
and start shattering pieces off?

The reason I'm asking before trying is because, if I can bust it up, it will
have to stay in place and maintain function and appearance for a short
interval until I can figure out how to rig it out there in one piece.

I'm hoping sledge blows will put fault lines though the mass and start it
breaking up.


Yes, it will bust it up. Always!

It likely has some steel in it and will tend to hold together
somewhat so have at it.