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The Performance and Behavior of Lightweight Wood Exposed to Fire Conditions

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Total Pages : 286 pages
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Download or read book The Performance and Behavior of Lightweight Wood Exposed to Fire Conditions written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Lightweight wood construction is one of the most common forms of residential construction in the United States. Unprotected lightweight wood structural members are extremely sensitive to elevated temperatures often experienced in fire conditions. Residential fires are a commonly occurring incident across the globe and consequently make up a large percentage of residential property loss and damage. In the United States, building code provisions limit lightweight construction to particular building types. These building codes prescribe protected lightweight wood assemblies in building types for which they are allowed. Although many components of lightweight wood buildings are required to be protected in some form, there are still many parts of the building that are not necessarily required to be protected, especially in private residential structures. A fire may start in an area of a building that is protected, but may propagate into areas that are not. This leaves portions of the unprotected structure vulnerable to rapid fire damage. Lightweight wood members can quickly lose load resistance due to a loss of cross-section as a result of charring. Analytical models currently exist and are generally accepted for heavy timber elements, but the applications of these models do not extend to lightweight wood members. As a result, this thesis investigated the application of an analytical model to lightweight wood elements. In developing this model, the finite element method and finite difference models were used to investigate the phenomenon of wood char in fire conditions. Finite difference models were explored as an alternative to finite element models because finite difference formulations did not require specialty programs. Following the development of analytical char models, mechanics-based analyses were conducted to evaluate the performance of lightweight beams and columns exposed to fire conditions.

Building Fire Performance Analysis

Author : Robert W. Fitzgerald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470863277
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Building Fire Performance Analysis written by Robert W. Fitzgerald and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-11-19 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around the world, prescriptive building codes and fire safety standards are increasingly being replaced or supplemented by performance-based standards. This book discusses the implications in the industry to provide increased design flexibility, lower costs, improved safety, and even enhanced global trade. The building fire performance evaluation procedures described in this book can be used with any code, standard, or regulatory requirements. The key feature of this publication is its aid to professionals who work in the building and other such industries to make better decisions concerning fire performance and to communicate more effectively with professionals in other disciplines working in this area.

Performance of Structural Wood Members Exposed to Fire

Author : Robert Marius Knudson
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Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Performance of Structural Wood Members Exposed to Fire written by Robert Marius Knudson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Forest Products Laboratory Research Program

Author : Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Forest Products Laboratory Research Program written by Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Research Program

Author : Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Research Program written by Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Performance-Based Fire Engineering of Structures

Author : Yong Wang
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 041555733X
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Performance-Based Fire Engineering of Structures written by Yong Wang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major events—notably the Broadgate fire in London, New York’s World Trade Center collapse, and the Windsor Tower fire in Madrid—as well as the enlightening studies at the Cardington fire research project have given international prominence to performance-based structural fire engineering. As a result, structural fire engineering has increasingly attracted the interest not only of fire and structural engineers but also of researchers and students. And studies in recent years have generated a vast number of findings. Performance-Based Fire Engineering of Structures summarizes the latest knowledge on performance-based approaches to structural fire engineering, enabling readers to critically assess research in the field. Whereas most recent books have been mainly concerned with dissemination of principles encapsulated in established codes of practice such as the Eurocodes, this work addresses in depth: Global structural behaviour and modelling Progressive collapse of structures in fire and the importance of connection robustness The integrity of compartmentation in fire Structural fire engineering under realistic fire conditions and its implications for material properties The limitations of research results and design methods The unexploited potential for advanced fire engineering design This authoritative book draws on the work of internationally active researchers who were core members of the European Network project’s COST C26 working group on fire resistance. It helps readers develop a thorough understanding of how to use advanced fire engineering design to improve structural safety and reduce construction costs.

Fire Technology Abstracts

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Author : Morgan J. Hurley
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493925652
Total Pages : 3510 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering written by Morgan J. Hurley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 3510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and significantly expanded, the fifth edition of this classic work offers both new and substantially updated information. As the definitive reference on fire protection engineering, this book provides thorough treatment of the current best practices in fire protection engineering and performance-based fire safety. Over 130 eminent fire engineers and researchers contributed chapters to the book, representing universities and professional organizations around the world. It remains the indispensible source for reliable coverage of fire safety engineering fundamentals, fire dynamics, hazard calculations, fire risk analysis, modeling and more. With seventeen new chapters and over 1,800 figures, the this new edition contains: Step-by-step equations that explain engineering calculations Comprehensive revision of the coverage of human behavior in fire, including several new chapters on egress system design, occupant evacuation scenarios, combustion toxicity and data for human behavior analysis Revised fundamental chapters for a stronger sense of context Added chapters on fire protection system selection and design, including selection of fire safety systems, system activation and controls and CO2 extinguishing systems Recent advances in fire resistance design Addition of new chapters on industrial fire protection, including vapor clouds, effects of thermal radiation on people, BLEVEs, dust explosions and gas and vapor explosions New chapters on fire load density, curtain walls, wildland fires and vehicle tunnels Essential reference appendices on conversion factors, thermophysical property data, fuel properties and combustion data, configuration factors and piping properties “Three-volume set; not available separately”

Safety and Security Engineering V

Author : F. Garzia
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 1845647440
Total Pages : 901 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Structural Firefighting

Author : Bernard J. Klaene
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763751685
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book Structural Firefighting written by Bernard J. Klaene and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by industry experts Bernard Klaene and Russell Sanders, and developed in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Second Edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics will provide both fire officers and professionals in training with the tools they need to become skilled incident commanders. Loaded with new content and features, this new edition guides readers through all phases of strategic and tactical planning so they can manage any incident, regardless of its complexity. The Second Edition includes: new chapter reorganization with scores of subject matter updates, including a thorough discussion of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); a correlation guide to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Strategy and Tactics model course; 2-color interior with improved illustrations; a companion website complete with chapter pre-tests, interactivities, an online glossary, and instructor resources. Rely upon Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics to get the comprehensive know-how needed to handle any fireground incident.

Behavior of Wood Exposed to Fire

Author : Kenneth Edward Bland
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Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Behavior of Wood Exposed to Fire written by Kenneth Edward Bland and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Structural Design for Fire Safety

Author : Andrew H. Buchanan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470972890
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Structural Design for Fire Safety written by Andrew H. Buchanan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition Andrew H. Buchanan, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Anthony K. Abu, University of Canterbury, New Zealand A practical and informative guide to structural fire engineering This book presents a comprehensive overview of structural fire engineering. An update on the first edition, the book describes new developments in the past ten years, including advanced calculation methods and computer programs. Further additions include: calculation methods for membrane action in floor slabs exposed to fires; a chapter on composite steel-concrete construction; and case studies of structural collapses. The book begins with an introduction to fire safety in buildings, from fire growth and development to the devastating effects of severe fires on large building structures. Methods of calculating fire severity and fire resistance are then described in detail, together with both simple and advanced methods for assessing and designing for structural fire safety in buildings constructed from structural steel, reinforced concrete, or structural timber. Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition bridges the information gap between fire safety engineers, structural engineers and building officials, and it will be useful for many others including architects, code writers, building designers, and firefighters. Key features: • Updated references to current research, as well as new end-of-chapter questions and worked examples. •Authors experienced in teaching, researching, and applying structural fire engineering in real buildings. • A focus on basic principles rather than specific building code requirements, for an international audience. An essential guide for structural engineers who wish to improve their understanding of buildings exposed to severe fires and an ideal textbook for introductory or advanced courses in structural fire engineering.

Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service

Author : Francis Brannigan
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0763778028
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service written by Francis Brannigan and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters’ lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: “Know your buildings,” informs every aspect of this new edition of the text. Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program! Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3.

Fire Safety Engineering Design of Structures

Author : John A. Purkiss
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 146658548X
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Fire Safety Engineering Design of Structures written by John A. Purkiss and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designing structures to withstand the effects of fire is challenging, and requires a series of complex design decisions. This third edition of Fire Safety Engineering Design of Structures provides practising fire safety engineers with the tools to design structures to withstand fires. This text details standard industry design decisions, and offers

Model Fire in a Two-Storey Timber Building

Author : Jozef Štefko
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030822052
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Model Fire in a Two-Storey Timber Building written by Jozef Štefko and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the performance of a multi-storey timber building subjected to a model fire that represents a real, potentially devastating internal fire. Readers will learn about factors concerning fire hazards in buildings; the mechanisms of how fires start and spread; and the degrading impact of fire on wood and wood-based materials, especially their mechanical properties. The book also discusses the fire resistance of timber buildings and the design principles for fire safety, summarised in Eurocodes. In turn, a fire test on a full-size wooden structure demonstrates the principles discussed. The test makes up an essential part of the book, as to its individual steps: the development, planning, execution and subsequent assessment. This is complemented by detailed temperature monitoring at hundreds of individual spots and the reaction of the wood constructions, illustrated in extensive photo documentation. The temperature and fire development presented there show the fire's initial mechanism and its further behaviour in a wood construction. The test proved the feasibility of fire protection and safe design of timber buildings, offering insights that can be generally applied in research, material and construction development. Accordingly, the book will be especially useful for architects, building and fire engineers, as well as researchers dealing with the fire performance of timber buildings.

Construction Innovation

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Construction Innovation written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fire Properties of Polymer Composite Materials

Author : A. P. Mouritz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402053568
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Fire Properties of Polymer Composite Materials by : A. P. Mouritz

Download or read book Fire Properties of Polymer Composite Materials written by A. P. Mouritz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-01-30 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to deal with the important topic of the fire behaviour of fibre reinforced polymer composite materials. The book covers all of the key issues on the behaviour of composites in a fire. Also covered are fire protection materials for composites, fire properties of nanocomposites, fire safety regulations and standards, fire test methods, and health hazards from burning composites.