demolition charges

Structural destruction explosives

Demolition charges are explosive devices designed to destroy structures, vehicles, or other targets.

Military engineers use them to breach walls, collapse bridges, or clear obstacles.

In controlled demolition, charges are placed strategically to bring down buildings safely: They rigged the old stadium with demolition charges.

The term emphasizes the planned, destructive purpose rather than the explosive material itself.

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ignition systems · explosives · blast zone · pressure sensors · TNT · C-4

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Substances used to build

building materials · structural steel · mortar · cement · rebar

structural effect

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External wall supports

foundations · shoring · load-bearing walls · bracing · underpinning

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