This work analyzes the methods of dismantling and demolition of reinforced concrete structures, namely: manual, mechanical and semi-mechanical method, drilling and blasting method, thermal method. The main advantages and disadvantages of these methods, the possibility and economic feasibility of their use in the interests of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation are also considered. On the basis of the analysis carried out, taking into account the limitations of the use of the methods, a promising electro-hydraulic pulse method for dismantling reinforced concrete structures was proposed and the necessary conditions for its implementation in industrial mastabs in the interests of the Ministry of Defense were indicated.

Keywords: reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete structures, dismantling, demolition, work safety, efficiency, military infrastructure