A preliminary survey of lightning protection practices in Hong Kong buildings

Y. Du; K. M. Lau

doi:10.1080/1023697X.2003.10667922

A preliminary survey of lightning protection practices in Hong Kong buildings

Y. Du, K. M. Lau

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Abstract

Lightning can be catastrophic to buildings. This paper reviews current practices in lightning protection in Hong Kong’s buildings, and identifies the deficiencies or potential problems against the relevant standards. Fourteen buildings were surveyed from the aspects of design, Installation and maintenance. Discrepancies in down conductors, earth termination, bonding, etc, were found. The problems and difficulties encountered in new and existing buildings are discussed, and recommendations on the overall design, selection and Installation are given.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	59-65
Number of pages	7
Journal	HKIE Transactions Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/1023697X.2003.10667922
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2003

Keywords

Building
Electrical Installation
Lightning Protection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Engineering

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