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Concrete Nuclear Shelters

There is increasing current concern about safety from nuclear hazards, including nuclear blasts and radiation. There will be greater involvement in protecting people against such hazards. A nuclear shelter is just one of many ideas to protect and shield a person from the effects of nuclear explosions. These structures can range from a deep buried rigid structure to a concrete framed box covered with soil. [Pg.551]

The vast quantities of nuclear energy released by detonation are distributed [Pg.551]

Secondary effects such as flooding and soil liquefaction are also considered in the overall safety analysis of shelters. Factors which affect the response of shelters to air blast are the following  [Pg.551]

Concrete Nuclear Shelters Table 9.4 Blast loads on shallow buried surface shelters... [Pg.560]

This section is devoted to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete nuclear shelters. Calculations are given for a particular study using both the British and American codes. Details are also given in this section regarding the Swedish Civil Defence Administration Code. [Pg.563]

Design of a Concrete Nuclear Shelter Against Explosion and Other Loads Based on the Home Office Manual... [Pg.569]

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