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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

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