Damage limitation
Fairs, M.
Damage limitation - 2001 - Building 266(8205) 12 October 2001, 40-43(4) .
In the wake of the World Trade Center disaster, considers damage limitation measures to protect vulnerable buildings from terrorist attacks. Looks at ways of tightening up building security and highlights features of bomb-proof buildings. Argues that the unpredictibility of future terrorist attacks and the possibility of chemical or biological weapons makes it difficult and uneconomical to completely terrorist-proof buildings. Concludes that evacuation procedures will need to be updated to help restore the confidence of building users.
TERRORISM
BOMBS
DAMAGE LIMITATION
EVACUATION
WORLD TRADE CENTER
SECURITY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
Damage limitation - 2001 - Building 266(8205) 12 October 2001, 40-43(4) .
In the wake of the World Trade Center disaster, considers damage limitation measures to protect vulnerable buildings from terrorist attacks. Looks at ways of tightening up building security and highlights features of bomb-proof buildings. Argues that the unpredictibility of future terrorist attacks and the possibility of chemical or biological weapons makes it difficult and uneconomical to completely terrorist-proof buildings. Concludes that evacuation procedures will need to be updated to help restore the confidence of building users.
TERRORISM
BOMBS
DAMAGE LIMITATION
EVACUATION
WORLD TRADE CENTER
SECURITY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS