International Conference on
Planning, Design and Construction of Hardened and Protective Facilities
9-10 September 2004
Venue : Hotel Equatorial, Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Organized by
In the of recent terrorists' attacks on facilities in the region and throughout the world, planners, architects and engineers are beginning to re-visit conventional approaches in the design of military and high-security facilities. Increasingly, existing public buildings are also being "hardened" to survive a limited threat. These actions are essential to mitigate the hazardous effects of explosions and impact. In Malaysia, most structures are robust. Important facilities are made to a generally higher degree of robustness than conventional buildings.
In the post 9/11 era, impending requirement are being proposed to provide in the planning and design stages of building and other public/private facilities the necessary protection against man-made hazards.
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This conference will bring professionals and academicians to meet, discuss and find solution to avert future disasters that cost lives and money.
The Conference therefore, has invited papers for presentation and discussion in the following themes:
- protection against structural collapse (architectural, structural and constuction)
- protection against bomb-blast, impact and shock loads
- protection against intrusion (terrorist)
- protection against fire
- protection against gas, chemical and biological attacts
- protection against corrosion and vibration in public and private buildings, structures and facilities
Related issues such as:
- Mitigation (preventive measures) and
- Rescue, safety and evacuation techniques are also included