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61. Assessment of Factors Affecting Fire Performance of Mattresses: A Review
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1740
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/20/2012
Authors: Shonali Nazare, Rick D Davis
Abstract: An in-depth analysis of U.S. residential fire statistics shows that although the total number of fires and deaths due to mattress fires has dropped as a result of several regulatory approaches, the number of deaths per 1000 mattress/bedding fires ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910909

62. Thermal Behavior of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensemble Samples Modified with Phase Change Material and Exposed in Full-Scale Room Fires.
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1739
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/20/2012
Authors: Adam M Barowy, Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: Phase change materials (PCM) have been suggested as a means to increase the thermal protective performance of structural fire fighting protective ensembles (FFPE) by taking advantage of the thermal energy required for to change phase. The Nationa ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910937

63. Developing Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1733
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/12/2012
Authors: Erica D Kuligowski, Steve M.V. Gwynne, Kathryn M Butler, Bryan L. Hoskins, Carolyn Sandler
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide the foundation for the development of a guidance document on emergency communication message content and dissemination strategies. The document answers three major questions regarding emergency communica ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910248

64. IGNITION OF STRUCTURES FROM WIND DRIVEN FIREBRAND SHOWERS
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/1/2012
Author: Samuel L Manzello
Abstract: No abstract. This is an invited magazine article.
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909676

65. Reducing Flammability of Polymers by Enhancing Char Formation. Final Report.
Series: Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)
Report Number: 12-964
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/1/2012
Author: T Kashiwagi
Abstract: One weak aspect of synthetic polymer materials compared with steel and other metals is that these materials are combustible under certain conditions. Thus, the majority of polymer containing end products must pass some type of regulatory test to ass ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910950

66. Structural Fire Resistance Experimental Research – Priority Needs of U.S. Industry
Series: Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)
Report Number: 12-958
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 3/1/2012
Author: Kathleen Almand
Abstract: This report provides a synthesis of stakeholder input to a prioritized agenda for research at the National Fire Research Laboratory (NFRL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) designed to accelerate the implementation of perfo ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910971

67. Airflow and Indoor Air Quality Models of DOE Reference Commercial Buildings
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1734
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 2/24/2012
Authors: Lisa C Ng, Amy Musser, Andrew Keith Persily, Steven J Emmerich
Abstract: Sixteen reference commercial buildings were defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and created as EnergyPlus input files. They were developed for use in assessing new technologies and supporting the development of energy codes. Infiltration ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909694

68. NIST Technical Note 1735 LoopDA 3.0- Natural Ventilation Design and Analysis Software User Guide
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1735
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 2/22/2012
Authors: William S Dols, Steven J Emmerich, Brian J Polidoro
Abstract: LoopDA 3.0 is an update to version 1.0 of the natural ventlation design tool developed by the Natural Institute of Standards and Technology. This software tool can be utilized to determine the size of natural ventilation openings necessary to pro ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910367

69. “Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Flame Retardant Coatings for Foam and Fabric.” Final Report.
Series: Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)
Report Number: 12-963
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 2/22/2012
Author: Jaime C. Grunlan
Abstract: The accomplishments of the project are summarized in three published studies, which follow this abstract and constitute this final report. The studies use layer by layer assembly methods to investigate material flammability. In the first study, enti ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910880

70. “Reduced Polymer Flammability Using POSS-Modified Cellulose.” Final Report.
Series: Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)
Report Number: 12-962
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 2/21/2012
Author: Douglas M. Fox
Abstract: As we are approaching the initial end date of the project, this report summarizes the accomplishments of the entire project, from August 24, 2008 through July 28, 2011. We successfully modified nanofibrillated cellulose fibers (NFC) with a POSS mono ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910873