FireDOC Search

Author
Levine, R. S.
Title
Mathematical Fire Modeling.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Book or Conf
American Chemical Society. National Symposium on Fire Safety Aspects of Polymeric Materials, Proceeding. June 6-8, 1977., Washington, DC, 1-30 p., 1977
Keywords
fire protection | standards | mathematical models | fire models | construction materials | construction | tunnel tests
Identifiers
spread of fire; E84 Steiner tunnel
Abstract
In this talk I shall try to develop a theme of continuing evolution of the technique of fire protection. Starting from early considerations we have evolved tests and standards which are imbedded in legal codes. These, however, are not always satisfactory, especially as impacted by new materials; and the possiblity of mathematical modeling exists as a way to develop a new generation of tests, standards and subsequently codes for improved fire protection.