Arup calls for bendier buildings
Series: Construction News ; (6766) 16 May 2002, 5(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: A report by Arup calls for engineers to design bendier structures to prevent progressive building collapse. The report considers how to improve building performance in extreme events and also makes recommendations on concrete fire resistance, biochemical attack, evacuation and alternative escape routes. Arup website at http://www.arup.com| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3819-05 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118047-1001 |
A report by Arup calls for engineers to design bendier structures to prevent progressive building collapse. The report considers how to improve building performance in extreme events and also makes recommendations on concrete fire resistance, biochemical attack, evacuation and alternative escape routes. Arup website at http://www.arup.com