Domed structure for demolition and method of demolition
OwnerJ. Mark Loizeaux, Douglas K. Loizeauxinventors
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Abstract
A method of modifying a domed structure for demolition comprises forming a hinge or pivoting arrangement in a wall of the domed structure. The hinge arrangement allowing the domed structure to rotate about a reaction line for controlled demolition of the structure. The domed structure can be modified with additional openings in the dome and wall for explosive charges to facilitate the demolition.
Claims20
A method of demolishing a domed structure having a dome and dome-supporting wall comprising:
- segmenting a dome of the domed structure;
- forming a pivoting mechanism in side walls of the domed structure along a reaction line;
- forming openings in a opposing wall portions, one wall portion facing a direction of intended fall;
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- removing support portions of the one wall portion using explosives to rotate the domed structure about the reaction line and pivoting mechanism to demolish the domed structure.
In a method of demolishing a structure using explosives, the improvement comprising forming a pivoting mechanism in a wall portion of the structure to direct the structure along a predetermined fall line.
A method of demolishing a domed structure comprising:
- identifying a first side portion toward which a dome of the domed structure will fall;
- segmenting the dome portion;
- forming a plurality of openings in the first side portion, the forming step leaving a leg between adjacent openings;
- forming a through slot in a second side portion opposite said first side portion;
- forming a pivoting mechanism as part of remaining side portions of the dome;
- demolishing the legs so that the remaining side portions pivot toward the first side portion so that said dome structure can collapse.
In a domed structure designated for demolition, wherein the domed structure has a domed roof, and a roof supporting wall, the improvement comprising a hinge arrangement positioned in the wall, the hinge arrangement adapted to rotate the domed structure along a reaction line for demolition purposes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.