- Author
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Kostreva, M. M.
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Jarvis, J. P.
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Forney, C. L.
- Title
- Graphical Presentation and Numerical Analysis of Fire Data for Model Validation. Final Technical Report. August 1, 1988-July 31, 1989.
- Coporate
- Clemson Univ., SC
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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Final Technical Report,
August 15, 1989,
16 p.
- Keywords
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fire data
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validation
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numerical analysis
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mathematical models
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fire safety
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sensitivity analysis
- Identifiers
- graphical analysis; dimensional analysis; core parameters; Available Safe Egress Time (ASET)
- Abstract
- Over the past several years, the Center for Fire Research (CFR) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards), has been developing mathematical models for predicting the environmental conditions which occur as a fire develops and spreads. Once these models are shown to be 'valid', they become a useful tool in determining and solving problems related to fire safety. Currently work is being done to establish a methodology for assessing the validity of the mathematical models developed. It includes four broad steps: (1) conceptual model validity--checking that the theory and underlying assumptions are correct and reasonable; (2) computerized model verification--ensuring that the computer programming and implementation of the conceptual model is correct; (3) operational validity--determining that the model's output behavior has the accuracy required for the model's intended purpose; and (4) data validity.