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Effect of variable roof thickness on fallout protection and seismic forces in multistory structures

Creator:

Boyles, Thomas Victor

Abstract:

Development of long-range nuclear weapons in recent years and the subsequent threat of nuclear war has led to an increased awareness of the need for civilian protection. Adequate shelter design can provide substantial protection against delayed radioactive fallout. Protection can generally be greatly increased by more massive roof construction to...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis