Demolition Plan for Block B, Block C, Block D, and Block E

This document provides a detailed demolition plan for Block B, Block C, Block D, and Block E, including the location, type of buildings, demolition methods, description of the demolition procedure, removal of hazardous materials, material handling, health and safety requirements, and conclusion.

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DEMOLITION PLAN
Name of Student
Institution Affiliation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Location.....................................................................................................................................................3
Type of buildings to be demolished.............................................................................................................3
Demolition methods....................................................................................................................................3
Description of the demolition procedure.....................................................................................................3
Removal of hazardous materials..................................................................................................................4
Material handling........................................................................................................................................5
Health and safety requirements...................................................................................................................5
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................6
References...................................................................................................................................................8
Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Demolition refers to the process of falling down or tearing down of a building after its life period
by use of some specific equipment or any other technique. When explosives are applied in the
demolition of building the process is referred to as implosion. All the civil engineering structures
are designed for a life period (Martin, 2018). When that life elapses the existence of the building
or any other structure poses a lot of danger to the occupants and the neighboring communities.
Location
The Building to be demolished are located in Western Sydney Institute, Blue Mountains College.
The building to be demolished are Block B, Block C, Block D and Block E to create space for
construction of a new facility for beauty therapy and complimentary health, class rooms and
offices (Pauw, 2017). The attached photos in the appendix shows the buildings to be demolished.
Type of buildings to be demolished
The Buildings to be demolished are Block B, Block C, Block D and Block E, of which all of
them all single storey buildings and they are generally constructed masonry walls with steel or
timber b framed roofs. All the buildings to be demolished are constructed of concrete slab on the
ground, probably with pad and strip footings. In all of the buildings to be demolished there are
no basements (Ruth, 2017)
Demolition methods
It is expected that the contractor will develop a detailed demolition plan before the start of
demolition. The demolition will utilize the non- explosive demolition methods.

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Description of the demolition procedure
The demolition sequence shall be established based on the site restrains, conditions and the
layouts of the blocks to be demolished. In general the sequence below will be followed;
i) Disconnecting utilities
All the utilities will be disconnected before the demolition work. Plumbing water line, electricity,
drainage connections etc.
ii) The demolition will start with the cantilevered structures such as verandahs and all the
features that are attached to the external walls before the demolition of the main build and
the internal walls. The demolition of the cantilever structures can be carried out by
excavators (Roberts, 2011).
iii) The demolition of the roof structure will starts with an high level element in a ‘top
down ‘ sequence to the main roof level.
iv) Slab demolition will start at the mid span and progress towards the supporting beams.
v) Walla which are no-load bearing will be demolished first before the demolition of the
load bearing walls
Removal of hazardous materials
All the hazardous materials that will be available in the site such as asbestos containing
materials, radioactive contamination and petroleum materials , further investigation and how
they will be removed from the site by specialists will be employed to take samples and cause
to be tested for the asbestos containing materials (Mukesh C. Limbachiya, 2017).

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In the scenarios where the hazardous materials will be discovered, specialist contractors will be
employed to take away such materials. The hazardous materials should be handle, stored and
disposed in accordance with the waste disposal regulations.
Soil contamination materials
During the demolition of the buildings , where there will be a possibility of the soil
contamination materials , specialist will be employed to prepare soil contamination tests
proposal and then they will submit to the Environmental Protection Department for comment.
Once accepted by the department, and when all the tests will be completed, a soil contamination
assessment will be carried out readiness for implementation.
Material handling
handling of the materials will be by mechanical plants such as excavators where by it will be
loaded into trucks transported to a damping site within the institution so that they can used in
ground levelling. Onsite storage of the reusable materials will be encouraged so that they can be
used in the construction of the new facility (Kaiser, 2013).
Health and safety requirements
i) Training and communication
All the workers who will be involved in demolition i.e. plant operators and demolition workers
shall go through a complete demolition safety training and be informed of the potential
hazards during the demolition period.
Equipment Maintenance

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All tools and equipment will be tested and examined before they are used. Proper storage and
maintenance for the tools will be observed. The tools and equipment will be inspected on a daily
routine and their results recorded accordingly. During the demolition a detailed safety instruction
will be provided to cater for the specific situations of the project, if need will arise.
Environmental Precautions
The general requirements to control environmental impacts from construction sites can also be
applied on the demolition sites and they include;
i) Air pollution
Handling debris, concrete breaking and hauling processes generates a lot of dust during
demolition. Dust control and mitigation measures which will be complying with the air
pollution shall be adopted to mitigate dust emissions. Burning of wastes from demolition will
not be permitted. Engine fumes that are generated by the mechanical plant will be subjected
to the control of air pollution regulations.
ii) Noise
Use of powered mechanical equipment such as generators, pneumatic breakers and excavators
will be the main source of noise pollution during demolition. Different noise pollution
regulation and measures will be adopted during demolition (Thormark, 2012).
iii) Water
The discharge and drainage of water from the demolition site will require a valid discharge
license. All the effluents shall be treated to the required standards as stipulated in the license.

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Conclusion
In conclusion, the careful sequence must be followed during the demolition of Block B, Block
C, Block D and Block E, to minimize the impact demolition has on the environment and to
reduce the risks and d hazards due to demolition. It is expected that the contractor will develop a
detailed demolition plan before the start of demolition. The demolition will utilize the non-
explosive demolition methods. The demolition sequence shall be established based on the site
restrains, conditions and the layouts of the blocks to be demolished.

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References
Kaiser, P. B. (2013). Preliminary Demolition and Clean-up Work Plan. Sydney: Phillips Barratt
Kaiser.
Martin, A. (2018). Demolition Contractor Business Plan. London: BizPlanDB.
Mukesh C. Limbachiya. (2017). Construction Demolition Waste. London: Thomas Telford,.
Pauw, L. (2017). Disaster Planning, Structural Assessment, Demolition and Recycling. Berlin:
CRC Press,.
Roberts, J. (2011). Defense infrastructure : demolition of unneeded buildings can help avoid
operating costs : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Installations and
Facilities, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives. Kiev: DIANE
Publishing.
Ruth, L. (2017). Demolition and Reuse of Concrete and Masonry: Proceedings of the Third
International RILEM Symposium. Texas: CRC Press, .
Thormark, C. (2012). Handling and Recycling Building and Construction Waste. Perth: Nordic
Council of Ministers,.

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Appendix
Fig: Buildings to be demolished

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