Introduction to natural and man-made disasters and their effects on buildings
McDonald, Roxanna
Introduction to natural and man-made disasters and their effects on buildings - Oxford Architectural Press 2003 - xvi, 240p. ill 25cm.
A comprehensive guide to all types of natural and man-made disasters and their effects on buildings. Provides 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. With case studies, bibliography and websites.
0750656700
NATURAL DISASTERS
DISASTER PLANNING
MANAGEMENT-RICS PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON MAJOR DISASTER MANAGMENT
MAN-MADE DISASTERS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
EARTHQUAKES
VOLCANOES
FLOODING
WEATHER CONDITIONS
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
FIRE
CONFLICT
TERRORISM
690.22
Introduction to natural and man-made disasters and their effects on buildings - Oxford Architectural Press 2003 - xvi, 240p. ill 25cm.
A comprehensive guide to all types of natural and man-made disasters and their effects on buildings. Provides 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. With case studies, bibliography and websites.
0750656700
NATURAL DISASTERS
DISASTER PLANNING
MANAGEMENT-RICS PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON MAJOR DISASTER MANAGMENT
MAN-MADE DISASTERS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
EARTHQUAKES
VOLCANOES
FLOODING
WEATHER CONDITIONS
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
FIRE
CONFLICT
TERRORISM
690.22