Risk assessment for methane and other gases from the ground: Methane and associated hazards to construction

Report R 152

CIRIA, 1995
Risk assessment for methane and other gases from the ground: Methane and associated hazards to construction Download document

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Abstract

Where development is, or could be, at risk from ground gases such as methane, carbon dioxide and landfill gas, a critical determinant of design is the assessed degree of risk. This report proposes a rational methodology for gas hazard evaluation and risk assessment that would be appropriate for a wide range of construction situations and ground gases, but particularly for methane and carbon dioxide. Outlining the principles of risk assessment and applying them to the context of ground gas entering a building, the risks presented by these gases are related to other tolerable risks and specifically to those of natural gas supply mains.

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9780860174349

Subjects

  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Methane gas
  • Special subject areas

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CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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