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Bryan Stanley
Design Engineering
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Which are the methods for the demolition of any structure?

Which are the methods for the demolition of any structure?

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Demolition is defined as simply the safe and careful removal of existing buildings & structures in order to utilise the land for another use.

The several methods for the demolition of any structure are as follows ;

Total Demolition : It refers to the demolition of an entire building or structure. In case of community re-structure, this is the most common method. 

Interior Demolition : This method refers to the demolition of interior part of the building, while protecting and maintaining the exterior structure. For example; partition walls, ceilings, etc.

 This method is one of the great option for creating more space inside the building by removing the troubling areas. 

Selective Demolition : This method refers to the removing of specific parts of the building. In case if there is a old building which is not performing as it should & the entire building is not a state of concern. Or perhaps it is a listed building, therefore it may be restricted as to what and how much you can demolish. So you could select a particular section of a building to demolish and build up from scratch.

Wilma Caldwell
Architectural technologist

Demolition methods are chosen based on several factors.It10 depends on type of material used in building, based on location of building, waste disposal etc... Widely used demolition across the world are as follows

1. Implosion 

2. Selective Demolition 

3. Wrecking ball demolition 

4. Mechanical demolition 

5. High Reach Arm Demolition