SARVAJANIK COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Subject : Advanced construction &

Equipment

Subject code : 2160601

TOPIC : Demolition Methods and Process for

Building Structures

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Guided By :
Prof. Khushbu Gandhi
GROUP MEMBERS :
NAME : EN. NO.
HARSH GUJARTI 150420106018

MAULIK RAFALIYA 150420106050

DEEP SHAH 150420106054

ZEEL THUMMAR 150420106058

MEET VIRADIA 150420106063

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OVERVIEW OF CONTENT :
 What is Demolition
 Reason / Purpose of Demolition

 Building Demolition process

 Demolition Methods for Building and other

Structures
 Equipments used Demolition Process

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WHAT IS DEMOLITION :
 The word demolition means destruction, breaking
down or removal. Demolition of building is the
process of dismantling or destroying of a
structure after its life of serviceability by pre-
planned and controlled methods.
REASON FOR DEMOLITION :
 When the design life of building is over.
 Replacement of old structure to new ones.

 If structure lost its stability or having structural

damage.

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BUILDING DEMOLITION PROCESS :

Different steps are involved in the process of

demolition of building structures which are:

Surveying

Removal of hazardous
materials

Preparation of
planning of Demolition

Safety measures
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SURVEYING OF BUILDINGS FOR
DEMOLITION :
Surveying means study of different parameters of
the structure and its surroundings. There are two
types of surveying are mainly conducted. They are :

o Building surveying
o Structural surveying

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1. BUILDING SURVEYING :

 Types of construction material used

 Usage of building prior and present during
demolition.
 The presence of wastewater, hazardous materials,
matters arising from toxic chemicals, flammable or
explosive and radioactive materials, etc.
 Drainage conditions and possible problems on
water pollution, flooding and erosion.
 Shared facilities with adjoining building, including
common staircases, partition walls.
 Adjoining pedestrian and vehicular traffic
conditions
 The sensitivity of neighbourhood with respect to
noise, dust, vibration and traffic impact.
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2. STRUCTURAL SURVEYING :

 The method of construction

 The structural system and structural conditions
of basements, underground tanks or
underground vaults.
 The original structural system employed in the
design.
 The condition of the building.

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REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS :

If hazardous materials like asbestos minerals,

petroleum contamination, and radioactive metals
are found in the investigation of site for demolition.
Specialized personals are called for the removal of
the hazardous materials from the site prior to the
demolition of structure.

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PREPARATION OF DEMOLITION PLAN FOR
STRUCTURES :

 The location of the building to be demolished.

 The distances from the building to be demolished to
its adjacent buildings, streets, structures and
significant street furniture.
 The structural support systems of the building.
 A plan showing the procedure for the demolition of
the building; detailed sequence of demolishing
structural members; and the method of demolition to
be adopted.
 A plan showing all precautionary measures for the
protection of the public including hoardings, covered
walkways, catch platforms, catch fans, scaffolding,
protective screens and safety nets.
 Method of handling demolished building debris.
 Time required for the complete demolition process 10
etc.
SAFETY MEASURES DURING DEMOLITION OF
BUILDING STRUCTURES :

 All the workers, site supervisors and engineers

including plant and equipment operators are
briefed with the potential hazards and process of
demolitions.
 All the flammable materials like wood, timber,
fuels etc. are removed from the site unless it is
used in the work involved and also keep
firefighting appliances at site.
 suitable measures are undertaken to overcome
the problems are faced by the workers, such as.
exposure to dust, chemical exposure, heat stress
and ventilation, noise exposure, medical and first
aid facilities, sanitation and occupational 11
diseases.
DEMOLITION METHODS FOR ANY
STRUCTURES AND THEIR EQUIPMENTS :
1. Non-Explosive Explosive
Demolition Method Demolition Method

Sledge hammer Falling like a tree

Excavators and Bulldozers Falling into its own footprint

Wrecking Balls

High Reach Excavators

Blade cutter Demolition

equipment

Bronox 330 demolition machine 12

from brokk :
EQUIPMENT USED IN NON-EXPLOSIVE
DEMOLITION METHOD

 Sledge hammer

 Excavators and Bulldozers

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 Wrecking Balls

• If building height is
more (6-7 storey).
• This method is not
recommended as the
trajectory of the steel
ball cannot be
controlled after it
strikes the structure.

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 High Reach Excavators

• It is used where Demolition by explosion is not

possible .it can demolish the building height upto
300ft.
• Excavators with shear attachments – excavators with
shear attachments.
• Hydraulic hammers – Hydraulic hammers and
remove steel reinforcement. 15
BRONOX 330 DEMOLITION MACHINE FROM
BROKK :
 one of the most powerful
diesel-driven demolition
machines available
today.
 the Brokk 330D is
remote-controlled,
providing a safe,
ergonomic working
environment for the
operator. For work in
extreme environments, it
can be ordered with a
stainless steel hood, heat
resistant hoses, extra
cylinder protection and
an air-cooling system.

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BLADE CUTTER DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT

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EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION METHOD
 Falling like a tree

 Falling into its own

footprint

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CONCLUSION :
 After discussing all this, we can conclude what is
the best and suitable method of demolition is
used in particular structure or building .
 we also came to know that what are the study ,
safety measures require for demolition of
building

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REFERENCES :
 Building Construction by LATE S. C.
RANGWALA , 3RD Edition .
 Building Construction by B.C.Punamia.

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Thank you

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