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AS 2601-2001
[Pending Revision]The demolition of structures
Sets out guidance on a range of controlled demolition methods for use by planners, owners, engineers, contractors and other interested parties for the planning and execution of demolition of structures.
Published: 13/09/2001
Pages: 45
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced and related documents
1.2.1 Referenced documents
1.2.2 Related documents
1.3 Definitions
1.4 New or alternative methods
1.5 Health and safety
1.5.1 Public
1.5.1.1 General
1.5.1.2 Lighting
1.5.1.3 Falling materials
1.5.1.4 Security fencing
1.5.1.5 Hoardings
1.5.1.6 Warning notices
1.5.1.7 Scaffolding
1.5.1.8 Overhead protection
1.5.2 Site personnel
1.5.2.1 Safety of work areas
1.5.2.2 Personal protective clothing and devices (PPE)
1.5.2.3 Working in confined spaces
1.5.2.4 Cutting and welding
1.5.2.5 Fire protection
1.5.2.6 First aid
1.5.2.7 Amenities
1.5.2.8 Electrical safety
1.6 Hazardous substances
1.6.1 Audit
1.6.2 Removal
1.7 Protection
1.7.1 Protection of adjoining buildings
1.7.1.1 Access and egress
1.7.1.2 Damage and structural integrity
1.7.1.3 Vibration and concussion
1.7.1.4 Weatherproofing
1.7.1.5 Protective screen/scaffolding
1.7.2 Protection of immediate environment
1.7.2.1 Burning
1.7.2.2 Dust control
1.7.2.3 Noise control
1.7.2.4 Protection of public roads
1.7.2.5 Protection of services
1.7.3 Protection of external site
1.7.3.1 Retained buildings or portions
1.7.3.2 Protection of flora
1.7.3.3 Vermin
1.8 Plant and equipment
1.8.1 General
1.8.2 Cranes
1.8.3 Gas and flammable liquids containers
2 Planning and execution
2.1 General requirements
2.2 Investigation
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Investigation of the structure
2.2.3 Investigation of the site
2.3 Work plan
2.4 Explosives
2.5 Execution
3 Methods of demolition
3.1 General precautions
3.1.1 Supervision
3.1.2 Stability of the structure
3.1.3 Loading on floors
3.1.4 Loading against walls
3.1.5 Protection of openings
3.1.6 Glass
3.1.7 Weather
3.1.8 Site access
3.1.9 Access within the structure
3.1.10 Live services
3.1.11 Disconnected services
3.1.12 Use of lifts during demolition
3.2 Damaged or ruinous buildings
3.3 Removal of hazardous substances
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Removal of asbestos
3.3.3 Removal of other materials
3.4 Sequential methods
3.4.1 General
3.4.1.1 Sequence of demolition
3.4.1.2 Removal of demolished materials
3.4.1.3 Cutting and lowering of large members
3.4.2 Manual demolition
3.4.3 Mechanical demolition
3.4.3.1 By crane (demolition ball)
3.4.3.2 By load-shifting equipment
3.4.3.3 On suspended floors
3.5 Induced collapse methods
3.5.1 General
3.5.2 Pulling with ropes or chains
3.5.2.1 General
3.5.2.2 Ropes and chains
3.5.2.3 Pulling mechanism
3.5.3 Direct pushing or pulling
3.5.4 Collapse induced by explosives
3.6 Guidance
Appendix A
A1 Preliminary investigations
A1.1 Legal
A1.2 Structural
A1.3 Services
A1.4 Site
A2 Work plan
A3 Execution
A3.1 Preliminaries
A3.2 Daily checks
A3.2.1 Before commencing
A3.2.2 Before leaving
Appendix B
B1 General
B2 Contract documents
B2.1 General
B2.2 General conditions
B2.3 Special conditions
B2.4 Plans
B2.5 Specification
B3 Contract administration
B4 Other matters
Appendix C
Appendix D
D1 Background
D1.1 Historical
D1.2 Prestressed concrete
D1.3 Methods of prestressing
D2 Demolition
D2.1 General
D2.2 Identifying prestressed members
D2.3 Hazards
D2.4 Demolition techniques
D2.4.1 Pre‑tensioned and grouted post‑tensioned members
D2.4.2 Ungrouted post‑tensioned members
Appendix E
E1 Introduction
E2 Columns and walls
E2.1 General
E3 Roof and floor systems
E3.1 General
E3.2 Domed, vaulted or arched roofs
E3.3 Flat roofs
E3.4 Steel-framed floor systems
E3.4.1 General
E3.4.2 Procedure
E3.4.3 Composite steel-and-concrete floors
E3.5 Concrete-framed floor systems
E3.5.1 General
E3.5.2 Slabs supported only by beams or walls
E3.5.3 Slab panels supported by beams and columns
E3.5.4 Slabs without beams, supported by columns (flat slabs)
E3.5.5 Ribbed slabs
E3.6 Beams in beam‑and‑slab construction
E3.6.1 Single span beams supported on walls
E3.6.2 Multiple span beams supported on walls
E3.6.3 Beams framing into columns
E4 Lifts
E4.1 General
E4.2 Demolition procedures for lifts
E5 Basements and other below-ground structures
E5.1 General
E5.2 Prevention of flotation
E6 Storage tanks
E7 Chimneys
E7.1 General
E7.2 Masonry chimneys
E7.2.1 Manual demolition
E7.2.2 Demolition ball
E7.2.3 Induced collapse
E7.3 Steel chimneys
E7.3.1 Manual demolition
E7.3.2 Induced collapse
E7.4 Concrete chimneys (in situ and precast)
E7.4.1 Manual demolition
E7.4.2 Induced collapse
E8 Reinforced precast panel walls
E9 Reinforced concrete tilt-up panels
Cited references in this standard
[Withdrawn]
Earth-moving machinery — Protective structures, Part 3: Laboratory tests and performance requirements for falling-object protective structures
[Current]
Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites
AS 2430.3.2
Classification of hazardous areas, Part 3.2: Specific occupancies—Vehicle workshops, vehicle parking, fuel dispensing stations and aircraft hangars
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