The 94-meter Hertz Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was intentionally demolished through an implosion on September 7, according to Kuya Kim's report on 24 Oras Weekend. Kuya Kim explained that the controlled explosion, al… | By janimonow on September 15, 2024 | The 94-meter Hertz Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was intentionally demolished through an implosion on September 7, according to Kuya Kim's report on 24 Oras Weekend. Kuya Kim explained that the controlled explosion, also known as building implosion, is a method of demolishing structures quickly while minimizing the spread of debris. "Controlled explosion refers to the deliberate detonation of explosives to demolish a building or dispose of an improvised explosive device," he said. This method is meticulously planned and executed under strict safety protocols to protect both people and surrounding areas. Building implosion, which dates back to the first attempt in Ireland in 1773, is commonly used to bring down old structures in a fast and contained manner. In the Philippines, however, building implosions are not widely used. Civil engineer John Lex Sayson highlighted that mechanical and selective demolition methods are often preferred due to the growing population and the close proximity of buildings. These methods are easier to control in dense urban environments. | | | |
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