The most impressive demolishing method by far is the Implosion. But, due to it specialized nature, this method is not commonly used, approx. less than 1% only, in demolition projects. The process of implosion uses explosives in knocking out the main support of the building, causing it to collapse from inside out.

There are 2 ways to implode a building. If space allows, the explosives are incorporated into the left column of the building. By doing so, it makes sure that the building falls to the side upon detonation. To control the collapse of the building, experts use cables as this is the safer option. If there is only a limited space, another method will be used. This involves positioning the explosives to the lower support system of the building and its middle sections. With this, the building will fall on itself.

Before opting for the implosion method, experts or “blasters” must be consulted first as this method is usually used in demolishing a large structure in urban areas. To have a successful implosion, it must adhere to these following steps:

 

1. Blueprint Examination

Blasters will study the blueprint of the building so that they could determine the areas that have to be blasted.

 

2. Site Preparation

The crews will prepare the site by pulling out the non-load-bearing walls, wrapping the columns with some fencing, and weaking the supporting columns so that it will have a cleaner fall and lesser flying debris.

 

3. Determine Explosives

The blasters will choose the explosive that will be used, and this will depend on the materials of the building. If they are aiming to obliterate the concrete columns, they will be opting for dynamites as these release strong shockwaves. On the other hand, if they are dealing with steel structures, an RDX will be used as this can expand up to 27,000 ft/second which make it strong enough.

 

4. Load Explosives

In breaking the building into small pieces easily, the experts will place the explosives in support columns.

 

5. Time Detonation

The blasters will build up first an electrical charge. When the wire has successfully sent the current, the flammable substance then gets to be heated up and ignited, hence the explosives would be set off. Blasters can delay the explosion by setting a slow-burning material so that their detonation will be timed.

 

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