Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0750656700
ISBN-13
9780750656702
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Architectural Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 28th, 2003
Print length
258 Pages
Weight
480 grams
Product Classification:
Architectural structure & designSocial impact of disastersBuilding construction & materials
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Acts as a comprehensive guide to different types of natural and man made disasters and their effect on buildings. This book gives guidance and a basic technical understanding of prevention, mitigation and management of disaster, and outlines a checklist of preventive design elements for each situation.
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.
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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