Abstracto

Demolition of Structures Using Implosion Technology

Amrutha Mary A, Vasudev. R

Demolition of any structure is the process of destroying down or collapsing down of large buildings after its useful life period with the help of some equipment. For small buildings it is a simple process with light equipments but in case of Larger buildings it may require the use of a wrecking ball, cranes etc. Explosive demolition is the preferred method for safely and efficiently demolishing larger structures and skyscrapers. When explosive are used for the demolition, it is known as Implosion. The various steps involved before the demolition process such as surveying, removal of hazardous materials, preparation of demolition plan, stability report and the precautionary safety measures that to be taken are presented in this paper. Demolition of structures using Implosion technique is illustrated. The main explosives used for Implosion method such as dynamites and RDX are highlighted. The methodology, merits and demerits of the demolition using implosion is explained.