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Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings (Hardcover)
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Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings (Hardcover)
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This is a comprehensive guide to all types of natural and man made
disasters and their effect on buildings. It gives overall guidance
and a basic technical understanding of prevention, mitigation and
management of disaster, and outlines a checklist of preventive
design elements for each situation. Every category is illustrated
with a case study which pin points the essential information that
is crucial to architects and engineers in designing buildings with
disaster prevention in mind. The aim of the book is to give a clear
understanding of the nature of events and problems, and to enable
readers to respond with knowledge to the unique demands placed on
their designs. A special emphasis is also placed on re-building as
an opportunity to start again. For the specialists this is a
process of constant learning and improving techniques in the light
of events past.
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