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Charlotte Coliseum Implosion
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Video of the Coliseum Implosion
Contractor: Dykon Blasting Corp.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Description
- Charlotte Coliseum (aka The Hive), former home of the Charlotte Hornets, Rage, Sting, Cobras, 49ers, and Bobcats
- Construction: 1986 - 1988
- World‘s largest domed arena at time of construction
Modeling
Using original construction plans ASI engineers modeled the structure noting the following elements:
- Steel and composite columns, girders, and masonry walls
- Dome truss using exact steel sections
- Concrete slabs
- Sloped terrain
- Cuts, v-cuts, and weakening of structure
Demolition Simulation
- ASI simulated Dykon’s initial implosion scenario, however the actual implosion plans were modified
Result
- ASI’s simulation was used in the planning of the actual demolition
- Demolition simulation provided an unprecedented level of reality
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