With extensive experience of the explosive demolition of very large reinforced concrete chimneys we apply our specialist techniques to maximise structural stability until the time of explosive displacement of critical support piers.

Reinforced concrete chimneys, not being gravity structure means that there ground level sections sustain tension in extreme wind conditions.

Unlike masonry chimneys they could be blow over in extreme wind conditions if it were not for their steel reinforcement. This reinforcement needs to be cut prior to demolition.

Having designed and executed the explosive demolition of many reinforced concrete chimneys, we have become a leading authority upon their demolition.

Substantiating documentation includes structural calculations to determine critical stresses at each stage of the preparation, designed collapse including ground vibration predictions.

The sequence shows a 10,000 tonne, 600ft high (183m) chimney stack being felled.

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