What is being done to prepare the buildings for implosion?
• All furnishings, tile, plaster, doors, fixtures, carpeting, lights, smoke detectors, pipes and electrical wiring have been removed. Essentially, the buildings are concrete “shells.” • Key structural supports are being exposed and interior walls are being removed. • More than 1,000 small holes are being drilled at specific locations. Explosives will be placed inside the holes and equipped with internal, non-electric timing devices that will fire on cue. Once these “charges” have been placed, they will be covered to prevent flying debris. • Explosives will be brought on site 48 to 72 hours before the event. Once the explosives are on site, Iowa State University Police and the Ames Police Department will secure the site. • Final wiring will occur the morning of the implosion.
