Maya Pulldownit |verified| ● [Fast]

// 3. Make them dynamic rigid bodies for ($p in $pieces) pdiMakeDynamic $p;

Would you like a full or a specific destruction setup (e.g., a crumbling pillar, a car crash)? maya pulldownit

It sounds like you're asking for a (script, setup, or explanation) of Maya + Pulldownit — a popular dynamic fracturing and destruction plugin. a crumbling pillar

// 4. Add a passive ground plane (select a polygon plane) // Select the ground plane, then: pdiMakePassive; maya pulldownit