Directions for Improving the Spatial Planning and Design Solutions of Civil Defence Structures
Abstract
Purpose. Development of areas for improvement in the design and spatial planning of civil defence structures based on their preliminary analysis in accordance with the requirements for enhancing their protective properties.
Method. The study used a method of structural analysis of the content of standards regulating the construction and arrangement of civil defence shelters for the protection of the population during the occurrence and development of various types of emergencies, as well as an analysis of scientific and technical literature to identify the problem, objectives and goals of the study, and areas for improvement in the spatial planning and structural design of civil defence shelters.
Findings. An analysis was conducted of the requirements for ensuring the spatial planning and structural design of various types of civil defence structures in accordance with the content of the relevant state standards, namely shelters and dual-purpose structures with the protective properties of shelters; anti-radiation shelters and dual-purpose structures with the protective properties of anti-radiation shelters; the simplest shelters; and rapidly erected protective structures. Directions for their improvement have been developed, which, in particular, provide for the integration of life support and automation systems, the optimisation of evacuation routes, and digital monitoring of parameters.
Theoretical implications. The theoretical value lies in the development of areas for improvement in the spatial planning and structural design of civil defence structures.
Practical implications. The results of the research can be used to improve the content and structure of standards DBN V.2.2-5:2023 and DSTU 8773:2018.
Originality: Directions for improving the spatial planning and structural design of civil defence structures have been identified and proposed in order to increase their resilience in protecting the population during the occurrence and development of various types of emergencies.
Paper type. Conceptual.
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