Report urges better safety

Report urges better safety - 2002 - Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) (1488) 13 September 2002, 2(1) .

Following the terrorist attacks on 11 September, the Institution of Structural Engineers has published a report on safety issues in tall/large buildings. The report recommends that tall buildings should be safer, stronger and simpler and be designed to withstand the loss of one structural element. "Safety in tall buildings" is available, priced £30, from the Institution of Structural Engineers, t +44(0)20 7235 4535. Further information at www.istructe.org.uk/publication/pubdetails.asp?pid=110


INSTITUTION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
TALL BUILDINGS
SAFETY
TERRORISM
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN