Structural Evaluation of the Cooler Tower and Gasification Tower Before and During Their Explosive Demolition

  • Antonio Bueno mecanismo ingeniería
  • Jacinto Ruiz Carmona
  • Juan Rey Rey
Keywords: demolition, explosive detonation, building downfall, limit analysis, collapse

Abstract


Current regulations determine the minimum requirements for structural design of new and existing structures, but it does not specifically indicate the calculation basis for the previous operations and analysis of the demolition of reinforced concrete structures. This article presents the analysis carried out for the previous operations and downfall of the Cooler Tower and Gasification Tower at a power Station.

Published
2025-04-28
How to Cite
Bueno, A., Ruiz Carmona, J., & Rey, J. (2025). Structural Evaluation of the Cooler Tower and Gasification Tower Before and During Their Explosive Demolition. Hormigón Y Acero, 76(305), 53-60. https://doi.org/10.33586/hya.2020.2713