Technical Expertise As a Contributing Factor in Three Disasters

Technical Expertise As a Contributing Factor in Three Disasters

written by Athol Yates (Australia: Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 2000, originally published 2000), 5 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
In this article, Athol Yates examines how the lack of technical expertise contributed to three well-known disasters in Australia: The Royal Canberra Hospital implosion, the Esso Longford gas explosion, and the fire on HMAS Westralia.
Field of Interest
Global Issues
Author
Athol Yates
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Athol Yates
Content Type
General reference book
Duration
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Format
Text
Original Publication Date
2000
Page Count
5
Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Australian Journal of Emergency Management
Place Published / Released
Australia
Subject
Global Issues, Engineering, Social Sciences, Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Esso Longford Gas Explosion, Esso Longford Gas Explosion, Civil engineering, Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Engineering, Engenharia Mecânica, Ingeniería Mecánica, Ingeniería Civil y Ambiental, Engenharia Civil e Ambiental, Engenharia Química, Ingeniería Química, Hospital, Explosion, Gas leak, Australia. Royal Australian Navy, Esso, Australia
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Engenharia Mecânica, Ingeniería Mecánica, Ingeniería Civil y Ambiental, Engenharia Civil e Ambiental, Engenharia Química, Ingeniería Química, Hospital, Explosion, Gas leak

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