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Methods of estimating fatalities from a major hazard accident
thesis
posted on 2017-10-31, 12:47 authored by Benjamin G.R.V. PobleteAn analytical method is described for the impact of hazards
on the surrounding area. The model is based on the assumption of
a uniform population density, the inverse square law for the decay
of the intensity of the physical effect and the lognormal distribution,
or probit equation, for the relation between the injury or causative
facctor and the probability of injury. It is on these assumptions
that the model is valid. The number of people injured may be
approximately estimated by calculating the radius for 50% injury and
assuming that all persons inside the circle suffer injury while all
those outside it escape injury. [Continues.]
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Chemical Engineering
Publisher
© Benjamin G.R.V. PobletePublisher statement
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1985Notes
A Master's Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en