4 Ways to Demolish a Building - Draft 2

In the article 4 Ways to Demolish a Building, Juan Rodriguez (2018) claims that demolishing of a building takes into consideration on several aspects. Implosion comprises explosion method to demolish large structures. To succeed, blueprints are evaluated to figure out the type, placement and time of explosion. The article stated that high rich arm is used on buildings of approximately 66 feet or higher. It involves a base machine and demolition tool to demolish and remove large structures for certain structural materials. Wrecking ball is the oldest and commonly used method. It requires skillful and experienced crane operators to ensure smoothness of operation. Size of building to be demolished is limited to certain extend and such method of demolishing creates environmental pollution. The article further explained that selective demolition is an environmentally friendly method. The main objective is to get back the greatest amount of materials with minimal cost involved. However it requires manpower and is time consuming. Based on the points elaborated, although the article stated 4 ways of demolishing a building, they could have elaborated more on the demolishing method used in Singapore's building. 





Reference: 

Juan Rodriguez. (2018). 4 Ways to Demolish a Building. Retrieved 14 September 2018 from https://www.thebalancesmb.com/ways-to-demolish-buildings-844420

Aqil Haziq Mahmud. (2017). No explosives or swinging balls: How high-rise demolitions go down in Singapore. Retrieved 26 September 2018 from https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/no-explosives-or-swinging-balls-how-high-rise-demolitions-go-9425362

Charmaine Ng. (2018). Rochor Centre demolition to begin on June 26, says LTA. Retrieved 27 September 2018 from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rochor-centre-demolition-to-begin-on-june-26-says-lta








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