Ayman Elfouly

Ayman Elfouly, P.E, M.ASCE, is a senior structural engineer at Applied Science International LLC. As a professional engineer licensed in North Carolina and an active member in the American Society of Civil Engineers, he was able to work with demolition contractors worldwide to achieve safety by doing structural analysis for buildings during demolition. He can be reached at [email protected].

The fastest technique used in demolishing chimneys is controlled demolition using explosives. This article takes a deeper look at a specific method of controlled collapse: the hinge method.

Chimney located in an industrial facility.

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Ayman Elfouly

How the Hinge Method for Controlled Demolition Works