Innovation in Demolition: A Case Study from the Cleanup of Ground Zero

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Innovation in DemolitionA Case Study from the
Cleanup of Ground Zero

• Arthur Hendela, David Mendonça
• Information Systems Department
• New Jersey Institute of Technology

Supported by NSF Grants CMS-0139306 and
CMS-0301661
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Courtesy Jersey City, NJ Fire Dept.
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Courtesy Jersey City, NJ Fire Dept.
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Courtesy Louis Briendel, 911 Digital Archive
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Study Objectives

• Describe innovations in debris removal ops
• Consider how/whether IT might provide future
  support

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Task/Technology Fit
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Case Study

• Placement of crane over 1/9 subway
• Potentially high risk/high return
• Adjacent to slurry wall
• Difficult sight lines

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Key Data Sources
Field Reports
Crane maps
Sketches
Interviews
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Main Tasks

• 1. Find site that maximized debris to be removed
• 2. Reinforce site as necessary
• 3. Transport crane to site
• 4. Install crane
• Begin operations

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TTF Conclusions

• 1. Find site that maximized debris to be removed
• 2. Reinforce site as necessary
• 3. Transport crane to site
• 4. Install crane
• Begin operations

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Implications for Future IS

• Process Structures help to set priorities and
  record group interaction.
• Communication Systems enhance communication
  between members.
• Information Processing share, aggregate and
  evaluate information.

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Acknowledgements

• U.S. National Science Foundation
• Thornton-Tomassetti Group
• NYC Dept. of Design and Construction
• Mueser-Rutledge Consulting Engineers
• Jersey City, NJ Fire Department