Structural fire safety when responding to the climate emergency

Author: Luke Bisby

Date published

1 February 2021

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Free
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Structural fire safety when responding to the climate emergency

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Luke Bisby
Date published
1 February 2021
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The Structural Engineer
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Luke Bisby

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 2, 2021, Page(s) 26-27

Date published

1 February 2021

Author

Luke Bisby

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 2, 2021, Page(s) 26-27

Price

Free

Luke Bisby urges structural engineers to improve their understanding of 'fire resistance' as the profession looks to innovate rapidly in response to climate change.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
26-27
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Safety Fire Conceptual Design Issue 2

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