Acts as a comprehensive guide to different types of natural and man made disasters and their effect on buildings. This book gives guidance and a basic technical understanding of prevention, mitigation and management of disaster, and outlines a checklist of preventive design elements for each situation. Num Pages: 258 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; JFFC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 566. . 2003. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Title: Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings: Rebuilding in the Aftermath of Disaster
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0750656700
ISBN 13: 9780750656702
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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This is a comprehensive guide to all types of natural and man made disasters and their effect on buildings. It gives overall guidance and a basic technical understanding of prevention, mitigation and management of disaster, and outlines a checklist of preventive design elements for each situation. Every category is illustrated with a case study which pin points the essential information that is crucial to architects and engineers in designing buildings with disaster prevention in mind. The aim of the book is to give a clear understanding of the nature of events and problems, and to enable readers to respond with knowledge to the unique demands placed on their designs. A special emphasis is also placed on re-building as an opportunity to start again. For the specialists this is a process of constant learning and improving techniques in the light of events past.

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