Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for Natural Hazards

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for Natural Hazards
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Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Total Pages : 87
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ISBN-13 : 0784411530
ISBN-10 : 9780784411537
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Book Synopsis Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for Natural Hazards by : Nasim Uddin

Download or read book Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for Natural Hazards written by Nasim Uddin and published by Amer Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CDRM 5 explains the the practical aspects of using quantitative risk assessment (QRA) to develop optimal engineering designs that mitigate the effects of natural hazards, especially on civil infrastructure.


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