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035 _a(Sirsi) u115256
100 _aFairs, M.
245 _aDamage limitation
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8205) 12 October 2001, 40-43(4)
520 _aIn 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aTERRORISM
650 _aBOMBS
650 _aDAMAGE LIMITATION
650 _aEVACUATION
650 _aWORLD TRADE CENTER
650 _aSECURITY
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
650 _aACCESS TO BUILDINGS
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
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