Damage limitation
Series: Building ; 266(8205) 12 October 2001, 40-43(4)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64755 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 115256-1001 |
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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.