- Author
- Grubits, S. J. | Chandrasekaran, V.
- Title
- Issues in Fire Modelling.
- Coporate
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, North Ryde, Australia
- Keywords
- fire models | mathematical models | zone models | fire risk | fire extinguishment | structures | evacuation
- Identifiers
- field models; conventional fires
- Abstract
- The issues concerning application of mathematical models in fire safety design have been discussed. The predictive capacity of the deterministic zone and field models, have been examined for various components of fire dynamics and smoke spread. The assumptions involved in the methodology of various models, including risk models, have been discussed. The capacity of the finite element analysis in predicting the response of structures and structural components, have been brought out. The issues associated with fire suppression models are enumerated. The concerns and issues from the viewpoint of the user, have been provided. It is shown that the mathematical modelling incorporating suitable analytical techniques, supported by experimental data could provide useful predictive tools for the fire safety engineer.