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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"fire protection"”.
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Fire protection of surface coatings
Multilayer paint is a significant fire hazard particularly concerning rapid spread of flame,smoke and toxic species production. Fire protective coatings are often employed to protect this unpredictably flammable substrate from ignition (for example resulting from arson attacks in the communal areas …
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Simulation to assess plumbing and fire protection innovations
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1999.
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Assessment of Passive Fire Protection on Steel-Girder Bridges
… US are severely damaged or suffer collapse from fires at significant rates, even when compared to other hazards such as earthquakes. Fire-induced bridge collapses are perpetuated by the general lack of installed fire protection systems. Therefore, new materials and applications are needed to …
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Comparison of high pressure water systems for fire protection
Thesis (B.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1923.
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The development of automatic fire protection methods for computing and telecommunications areas
… and telecommunication hubs, one of the main protection objectives is to achieve minimum operational disruption, as downtime resulting from a fire condition could lead to huge financial losses. Minimising negative impact on an organization and the need for a sound basis in the decision making …
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A study of the unification of the police and fire protection services of Michigan State University
Thesis (M.S.)--Michigan State University. School of Police Administration and Public Safety, 1964
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Fire performance of gable frame structures
Fire protection engineering and structural engineering are two relevant but separated fields of study. Many experiments conducted by fire protection engineers are under certain ideal boundary conditions, which may not be applicable for real compartment fires. There is sophisticated software that is …
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Fireline, divided : labor representation of unionized and incarcerated firefighters in California's wildlands
In California, up to 40 percent of the state's firefighters are incarcerated people working in a prison labor program called the Conservation Camp Program at small, rural prisons known as "fire camps." There are 43 fire camps throughout the state that house up to 4,500 incarcerated people and are …
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An experimental study on the cyclic behaviour of riveted stiffened seat angle connection with concrete encasement.
… to columns in the past for the sole purpose of fire protection. The behaviour of semi-rigid connections under cyclic loading and the contribution to seismic resistance of the concrete encasement is a concern. An experimental investigation was undertaken to determine the effect of concrete …
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Fire safety evaluation of multifunctional buildings - Special emphasis on antagonistic attacks and protection of sensitive areas
… new, not previously well analyzed problems for fire safety. A method for selection and evaluation of fire scenarios in multifunctional buildings has been developed. The evaluation method is based on the performance-based design approach, using scenario analysis, and accounts for specific …
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Modeling full-scale fire test behaviour of polyurethane foams using cone calorimeter data
… use of these polymeric materials causes fire safety concerns. This has led to the development of various regulations and flammability test standards aimed at addressing the hazards associated with polyurethane foam fires. Several fire protection engineering correlations and thermal models …
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The effects of different burning regimes on grassland phytodiversity
… biome is crucial to maintaining its diversity. Fire, in particular, is important and although there has been extensive research into the grazeable component of the sward, little attention has been paid to the effects of burning on forbs or the overall phytodiversity. The aim of this study was …
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Wildfire and development : why stronger links to land-use planning are needed to save lives, protect property, and minimize economic risk
… area, known as the WUI, is at high risk of wildfires. Wildfire risk is based on both natural conditions, such as invasive species and climate change, and human development decisions that allow continued growth in fire-prone areas. This thesis examines the approaches to wildfire risk mitigation …
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Phase selective flame-retardant laminates
… and high strength. However, their poor fire performance–particularly the flammability and softening of the polymer matrix at elevated temperatures–poses a significant safety concern. This thesis explores three strategies to enhance the fire performance of polymer laminates through …
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UTILIZING A HIGH-RESOLUTION CFD-BASED MODEL TO REPLICATE THE BURNING OF A TWO-STORY STRUCTURE IN THE MAUI WILDFIRE
… challenges when considered in the realm of fire protection engineering, with potential fires in the WUI endangering tens of thousands of communities nationwide. On August 8, 2023, one such fire devastated the historic Lahaina town in Maui, Hawaii, destroying over a thousand structures. This …
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A study of intumescent coatings
Intumescent coatings are used in the field of fire protection to prevent certain construction elements reaching the critical temperatures at which excessive damage would. occur, thus avoiding premature structural collapse. The studies presented in this thesis have been directed towards an …
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Fire Scenario Development for South African Hospitals
Hospital fires continue to present a serious threat to life safety, particularly in developing countries such as South Africa (SA), where outdated infrastructure, limited maintenance, and unreliable fire protection systems compromise effective fire safety management. Hospitals are uniquely …
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Early Wildfire Detection with Line Sensors
<p>Over the last few years, wildfires have become more devastating to communities as the fires are inevitably destructive to many homes, businesses, and ecosystems. Frequent wildfires also pose a significant threat to power grids and nearby residents as they can damage transmission lines and other …
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The feedback effects of canopy architecture : why are African acacias flat-topped?
… one of these species (A. nilotica) is extremely fire sensitive (60% mortality). The effect which saves these trees from fire is shorter grass beneath their crowns providing a low-fuel fire buffer for the trunk. However, none of the conventional effects of canopy are able to cause this effect …
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Structural feasibility of a medium-rise timber office building
… natural defects, area of required material, fire protection, and constructability. Addressing these issues in terms of building codes and in general comparison to steel and concrete makes up the bulk of the feasibility study. Future work essential to completing the structural case for timber …
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