Danger UXB
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 72(23) 8 June 2007, 68-70(3)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Considers the possibility of finding an unexploded World War II bomb (UXB) on a UK development site. Figures from Landmark reveal that there are over 20 000 sites in the UK that have a significant likelihood of containing UXBs. Looks at the potentially serious consequences of encountering a UXB, notes the locations where bombs are usually found (ie urban construction sites) and the most common type of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and explains that developers can get a specialist risk assessment. Outlines the risk assessment completed of the 500 acre Olympics site and survey technique used if a site has a UXO risk. Provides a list of the UK's 20 most bombed towns.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L138485 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 138485-1001 |
Considers the possibility of finding an unexploded World War II bomb (UXB) on a UK development site. Figures from Landmark reveal that there are over 20 000 sites in the UK that have a significant likelihood of containing UXBs. Looks at the potentially serious consequences of encountering a UXB, notes the locations where bombs are usually found (ie urban construction sites) and the most common type of unexploded ordnance (UXO), and explains that developers can get a specialist risk assessment. Outlines the risk assessment completed of the 500 acre Olympics site and survey technique used if a site has a UXO risk. Provides a list of the UK's 20 most bombed towns.