To begin with, each one of us wants to know about the birth of explosive demolition. In other words, we are in dire need to know that from where the demolition of the building started. In the 13th century, black powder was in use to carry out explosive tasks. Later on, this same black powder was then used in the construction of the roads by England and Switzerland. The very first building that was being exploded occurred in 1605. Also in 1773, Holy trinity cathedral in Waterford was being knocked down and demolished completely. Results have shown that it was a big explosion at that period of time.
Later on, this kind of tradition of the explosion came to America in 1850. The city of San Francisco was being continuously fired up and all the unnecessary buildings were knocked down immediate and instantly. Although, at that time many individuals on the commercial as well as on the residential level opposed this concept and notion but government keep on doing this task. Because according to them all these unnecessary buildings make use of the fuel a lot! So in their opinion, this practise should immediately be dealt with iron hand.
America makes use of and introduces a very explosive chemical named by nitro-glycerine. It is kind of explosive mixture, made by various chemicals. It readily burns up the things in a minute. But after that, chemical named dynamite was introduced that was more efficient and effective as compared to the previous chemical. Dynamite was then also been utilized to explode the mines and big rocks. So, it was helpful in many ways. The very first building explosion taken place in the Delaware, it was 95 feet tall. In 1910- 1920, almost the entire world started expanding the market by doing large number of explosions
Results and statistics have shown that to demolish a building, to knock it down, to destroy any mine or rail Road Bridge, it is totally viable and feasible. According to them this is the most practical way to come up with the best economic situation. More effective proposals and schemes are being introduced that illustrate which building needs to be demolished keeping in mind the pros and cons. As we all know that those buildings which are profitable will never be demolished by the contractors. So, any company or the government while carrying out this task should keep in mind all the factors and aspects to bring out the best result and outcome in the perfect way.
Hence, all the above mentioned discussion clearly describe this concept that how the history of building demolition came into being! Experts and technicians have always recommended and suggested that precautionary measures need to be taken into account while carrying out the process. Although technology is being changed and very advanced type of equipments and instruments are being utilized. But still care should be taken to avoid any kind of damage or loss.
