Demolition

Demolition is the process of dismantling, razing, destroying or wrecking any building or structure or any part thereof by pre-planned and controlled manner. Demolition contrasts with deconstruction, which involves taking a building apart while carefully preserving valuable elements for reuse purposes.

Process

Demolition processes can vary, depending on the area where it will be performed, the materials that compose the structure, the purpose of the demolition, and the way that debris is going to be disposed. It can be performed manually or mechanically through the use of hydraulic equipment, such as hydraulic bulldozers, cranes, excavators, loaders, and bulldozers.

Safety

Safety is paramount in the demolition industry. The industry is regulated by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the United States, and by similar bodies in other countries. To ensure safety, one of the most common methods of demolition, implosion, involves the strategic placing of explosive material and timing of its detonation so that the structure collapses on itself in a matter of seconds, minimizing the physical damage to its immediate surroundings.

Environmental Impact

Demolition has potential environmental impacts, including air pollution, noise pollution, and water pollution, that can be mitigated with careful planning and monitoring. The demolition industry is increasingly using more sophisticated methods to mitigate these impacts, such as the recycling of demolition debris.

See Also

• Building
• Construction
• Deconstruction
• Implosion

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