Explosion-Resistant Buildings





M.Y.H. Bangash·T.Bangash

Explosion-Resistant

Buildings

Design, Analysis, and Case Studies

With 286 Figures and 83 Tables





Preface

Many nations have become victims of terrorism. Bombs have exploded in and

around buildings and other structures.

Such events have generated considerable

concern over the ability of countries and governments to protect installations

and their occupants against a potential threat of terrorism. Many

countries have established defence agencies and research councils who are

currently examining the structural integrity of existing buildings and other

vital installations. In some countries codified methods have been develo

ped toget her with the design methodologies and construction techniques to try

to protect old installations a gainst vehicle bomb effects in particular.


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