A multi-attribute method for ranking the risks from multiple hazards in a small community

A multi-attribute method for ranking the risks from multiple hazards in a small community

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, February 2008. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-98). === Natural hazards, human-induced accidents, and malicious acts have caused great losses and disruptions to society. After September 11, 2001, c...

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Main Author:	Li, Hua, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Other Authors:	George E. Apostolakis.
Format:	Others
Language:	English
Published:	Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2008
Subjects:	Engineering Systems Division.
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/43864

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