Buildings - Controlled Demolition Inc.

insidehistory on Instagram: "Controlled demolition is the science of bringing down massive buildings with precision. Engineers first study the structure in detail — mapping out weight distribution, support columns, and weak points. Small explosive charges are then placed on key supports throughout the building. When detonated in sequence, the charges cut through the steel and concrete. Gravity does the rest, pulling the structure inward so it collapses neatly into its own footprint. The timing i