Old flat deconstruction

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

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Old flat deconstruction

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

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Basilica dome deconstruction

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

Barbadoes St.

Grand Chancellor deconstruction underway in weeks

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As for the demolition of the building, The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority deconstruction manager, Warwick Isaacs, says while it will be managed carefully, it is still risky.

Another Day and Another Deconstruction

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A digitally manipulated image of damaged buildings on St Asaph Street.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Deconstruction

Images, eqnz.chch.2010

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christcurch, after the 6.3 magnitude quake on 22 February 2011. The dome has now been taken down (and is on the ground on the right side of this image) and you can see the orange and green of the workmen's hi-vis in the tower section.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 592

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A view of the Victoria Street clocktower from Montreal Street. On the left is a crane working on the deconstruction of the Strategy Building.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 591

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A view of the Victoria Street clocktower from Montreal Street. On the left is a crane working on the deconstruction of the Strategy Building.

Deconstruction of central Christchurch back on track

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The removal of rubble from the earthquake-stricken centre of Christchurch will start again today, once the worst of the ice in the central city melts.

The Demountability, Relocation and Re-use of a High Performance Timber Bui…

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

This paper outlines the deconstruction, redesign and reconstruction of a 2 storey timber building at the University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, New Zealand. The building consists of post tensioned timber frames and walls for lateral and gravity resistance, and timber concrete composite flooring. Originally a test specimen, the structure was subjected to extreme lateral displacements in the University structural testing laboratory. This large scale test of the structural form showed that post tensioned timber can withstand high levels of drift with little to no structural damage in addition to displaying full recentering characteristics with no residual displacements, a significant contributor to post earthquake cost. The building subsequently has been dismantled and reconstructed as offices for the Structural Timber Innovation Company (STIC). In doing this over 90% of the materials have been recycled which further enhances the sustainability of this construction system. The paper outlines the necessary steps to convert the structure from a test specimen into a functioning office building with minimal wastage and sufficient seismic resistance. The feasibility of recycling the structural system is examined using the key indicators of cost and time.