ABSTRACT
Risks.also.accompany.the.benefits.we.enjoy.from.many.engineering.projects. and. technologies.. Human. activities. and. natural. disasters. could. also. pose. risks. to. buildings,. infrastructure,. and. other. engineering. establishments.. .Figure.14.1.presents.some.of.the.spectacular.engineering.failures.or.natural. disasters.that.occurred.in.August.2007..Making.wise.choices.requires.understanding. risks. and. benefits.. Risk. communication. is. a. tool. for. creating. an. understanding.of.risks.and.benefits.of.engineering.endeavors,.closing.the.gap. between.lay.people.and.experts,.and.helping.people.make.more.informed. and.healthier.choices.
