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Reducing Natech Risk: Structural Measures

  • Ana Maria Cruz*
  • , Elisabeth Krausmann
  • , N. Kato
  • , S. Girgin
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Structural prevention and mitigation measures can help prevent damage and hazardous-materials releases at industrial facilities, and contribute to reducing their consequences if releases do occur. This chapter introduces a selection of available structural protection measures for different types of natural hazards.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNatech Risk Assessment and Management
Subtitle of host publicationReducing the Risk of Natural-Hazard Impact on Hazardous Installations
PublisherElsevier
Chapter13
Pages205-225
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9780128038796
ISBN (Print)9780128038079
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • Mitigation
  • Prevention
  • Protection
  • Risk reduction
  • Safety goal
  • Structural measure
  • ITC-CV

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