A Model of Calamity-Resistant Rural Hut with Ferro-Concrete Thin Shell Roof

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Bangladesh is a disaster prone country which has been facing perennial problems of natural disasters. Most houses in the rural areas in Bangladesh are of non-engineered roof construction which have virtually no lateral load resistance mechanism. A stronger and safer built environment can protect both lives and livelihood.

Publisher: 
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Publisher: 
Housing and Hazards Group
Author: 
Uddin, M
Contributor / Editor: 
Seraj, Salek M
Contributor / Editor: 
Hodgson, Robert L P
Contributor / Editor: 
Ahmed, K
Date: 
2000
Pages: 
7
ISBN: 
0 9535078 3 1
Remote Resource: 
Housing & Hazard
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