Tall buildings still safest option
Series: Contract Journal ; (6345) 19 September 2001, 4-5(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the safety of tall buildings in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York. Argues they are the safest place to be in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. However there is no design solution to make buildings withstand the pressure of a jet airliner or missile.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3735-05 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 114662-1001 |
Discusses the safety of tall buildings in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York. Argues they are the safest place to be in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. However there is no design solution to make buildings withstand the pressure of a jet airliner or missile.