When a structure reach a certain age and is deemed unsafe, it
will be up for demolition Brisbane in order to
make way for new structures to be constructed. Demolition Brisbane involves a licensed
demolitionist to examine the location and outline methods of demolition
strategies and provide risk assessments. A well-planned sequence of events and
anticipated timelines will be presented. It is important to make sure that the
demolition team should have the necessary qualifications and experience
required to work efficiently, and minimize any potential risks. If there are
any hazardous materials involved, this should be coordinated with the appropriate
agencies in compliance with health and safety community guidelines.
Understanding
the demolition process involves knowing the steps involve in it. The first step
is surveying. This step will include the study of the structure’s parameters
and surroundings. It has two types which are called building surveying and
structural surveying. In conducting building surveying, the types of construction
material used and previous or current usage of building
during demolition are considered. The presence of wastewater, hazardous
materials, matters arising from toxic chemicals, flammable or explosive and radioactive
materials, etc. are being accounted for. Also, the drainage conditions or
possible problems on water pollution, flooding and erosion are also examined. Moreover, shared
facilities with adjoining building, including common staircases, partition walls,
adjoining pedestrian and vehicular traffic conditions. The sensitivity of
neighborhood relative to noise, dust, vibration and traffic impact are big
factors. On the other hand, when it comes to structural surveying, different methods
of construction, structural systems and structural conditions of basements,
underground tanks or underground vaults as well as the original structural
systems employed in the design and the condition of the building are all
examined.
The
second step in the demolition process is removal of hazardous materials. If
during the initial investigation prior to the actual demolition, hazardous
materials like asbestos minerals, petroleum contamination and radioactive
metals were found, these are required to be removed. Demolition Brisbane is
composed of a group of trained and highly skilled demolitionists who are hired for
the removal of the hazardous materials from the demolition site prior to the
demolition of structure.
The
third step in the demolition process is crafting of the official demolition plan
for structures. A well-planned demolition strategy is proposed which should illustrate
the different processes involved to pull through a successful demolition job.
This should specify the location of the building to be demolished, 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 detailing the procedure for the demolition of the
building; sequences of demolition events of structural members; and the method
of demolition to be executed. A good demolition plan should also provide
all precautionary measures for the protection of the public including
hoardings, covered walkways, catch platforms, catch fans, scaffolding,
protective screens and safety nets. It is also
necessary to include the method
of handling demolished building debris and the time requirement to complete
demolition process.
The
fourth and final step in the demolition process is ensuring safety measures
during demolition of building structures. All the workers, site supervisors and
engineers including plant and equipment operators are educated with the
potential hazards and process of demolitions. All flammable materials are
removed from the site like wood, timber, fuels etc. and should be stored in
proper storage facilities. A station for firefighting equipment should be
maintained near the demolition site. Many health problems are faced by the workers
due to exposure to dust, chemicals, heat stress and ventilation, noise
exposure, so these problems should be addressed by establishing preventive
measures.
