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posted on 2018-05-02, 15:05 authored by Paul A. DaviesA study was made of the hazard presented by, and the
risks associated with, the road and rail transport of
conventional explosives.
Its purpose was firstly to review the
transport environments associated with the
hazardous goods and in particular conventional
accident and
carriage of
explosives.
Secondly, to identify and assess those stimuli present in
transport and accident environments which are liable to
cause accidental initiation of explosives. Thirdly, to
identify explosion consequence models suitable for the
assessment of injury and damage suffered by roadside and
rail-side populations as a result of explosion. Finally, to
apply and develop a risk assessment methodology capable of
identifying, quantifying, evaluating and monitoring
individual and societal risks.
The study formulates a basic methodology for the
assessment of transient hazards and more specifically, a
methodology suitable for quantitative risk assessment of
the road and rail transport of conventional commercial and
military explosives.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Chemical Engineering
Publisher
© Paul Anthony DaviesPublisher statement
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1990Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en