Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Lessons for structural engineers: The Hillsborough disaster
R.A. Smith
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
ABSTRACT: Although the Hillsborough disaster occurred more than 20 years ago, new evidence is still being
evaluated. In particular, the extensive findings of the Hillsborough Independent Panel have removed blame from
the spectators onto deficiencies of the ground, the arrangements on the day, the response of the emergency
services after the accident and attempts by the police to smear the spectators involved. However, this short paper
concentrates on the generic ...