3. Removal of engineering structures
The term "engineering structure" covers a considerable number of structures. It is not possible to cover the whole spectrum of demolition work. In this section, we will focus on the general principles of this type of work, illustrating them with two projects of completely different sizes. One is the demolition of a motorway structure, the other the complete removal of the vault of an airport building.
3.1 Deconstruction of a freeway overpass
Two principles are generally used to demolish engineering structures, of the type shown in figure 14 . The first is mechanical demolition by crushing structural elements. This method, which is not exclusive of the second,...
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