El texto está describiendo tareas de una demolición. Específicamente, "to trip" es hacer caer un edificio debilitando sus bases de sostén y luego golpeándolo.

Una referencia de uso de "trip/tripping" en ese contexto:

"2.2.4.2 Tripping and pulling the structures

Large buildings and structures can be demolished by tripping or pulling. It is important to insure
that there is sufficient space for the structure to fall on without impacting any neighboring
buildings or underground structures.

Tripping buildings and structures is done by weakening the structure columns and shear walls
strategically. Next a crane is used with a wrecking ball to bring down the weakened building
(Diven & Shaurette, 2010).

Unlike tripping, pulling a building or structure is done by attaching heavy-duty cables to columns
at high points in the structure and; the lower floor columns and shear walls are weakened
strategically. Heavy machinery is then used to pull the cables and bring down the structure in the
desired direction (Diven & Shaurette, 2010)."

https://domicology.msu.edu/Upload/Approaches-and-Associated-...

Como curiosidad pero reforzando la acepción indicada, "to trip" usado figurativamente también tiene la acepción de "hacer caer", como "hacer caer al testigo en una contradicción".

Demoler los edificios o construcciones.

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