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51. VOC emissions from a LIFE reference: small chamber tests and factorial studies
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 6/28/2012
Authors: Wenjuan Wei, Sylvester M Greer, Cynthia H. Reed, Andrew Keith Persily, Yinping Zhang
Abstract: A liquid-inner tube diffusion-film-emission (LIFE) reference was developed to quickly evaluate the performance of a chamber system for furniture/building material VOC emission tests. The reference has a constant emission rate determined by an analyti ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910744

52. Accelerated Weathering of Firefighter Protective Clothing: Delineating the Impact of Thermal, Moisture, and Ultraviolet Light Exposures
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1746
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 6/27/2012
Authors: Rick D Davis, Shonali Nazare, Joannie W Chin
Abstract: Previously we quantified the chemical and mechanical deterioration of polyaramid and polybenzimidazole-based protective clothing fabrics that resulted from concurrent thermal, moisture, and simulated sunlight exposure. This paper reports on individu ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911077

53. Certification of SRM 2492: Bingham Paste Mixture for Rheological Measurements
Series: Special Publication (NIST SP)
Report Number: 260-174Rev. 2012
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 6/7/2012
Authors: Chiara F Ferraris, Paul E Stutzman, William F Guthrie
Abstract: Rheological measurements are often performed using a rotational rheometer. In this type of rheometer, the tested fluid is sheared between two surfaces, one of which is rotating [1]. Usually, the angular velocity is imposed and the response of the mat ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911268

54. Reduction of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles by Kitchen Exhaust Hoods: The Effects of Varying Flow Rates, Particle Size, and Burner Position
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 6/6/2012
Authors: Dong H. Rim, Lance L. Wallace, Steven J Nabinger, Andrew Keith Persily
Abstract: Cooking stoves are one of the most common combustion sources of indoor ultrafine particles (UFP). UFP have been observed to be associated with adverse health effects such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. This study investigates the effecti ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910814

55. An Efficient Large-Area Grating Coupler for Surface Plasmon Polaritons
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 6/1/2012
Authors: Stefan T. Koev, Amit Kumar Agrawal, Henri J Lezec, Vladimir A Aksyuk
Abstract: We report the design, fabrication and characterization of a periodic grating of shallow rectangular grooves in a metallic film with the goal of maximizing the coupling efficiency of an extended plane wave (PW) of visible or near-IR frequency light in ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909363

56. Proposed General Approach to Fire-Safety Scenarios
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1743
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 5/29/2012
Authors: Amanda Pauline Robbins, Erica D Kuligowski, Steve M.V. Gwynne
Abstract: A systematic approach to the identification of fire-safety scenarios for analysis is desirable in order to identify important scenarios and to help ensure a consistent approach for different analysts. The number of possible fire-safety scenarios in a ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910441

57. Investigation Plan - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Technical Investigation of Building and Emergency Communications System Performance in the Joplin, Missouri, Tornado of May 22, 2011
Series: Special Publication (NIST SP)
Report Number: 1132
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 5/24/2012
Authors: Marc L Levitan, Long Thanh Phan, Erica D Kuligowski, Franklin T Lombardo, David P. Jorgensen
Abstract: Following the May 22, 2011 tornado that devastated the City of Joplin, NIST sent four engineers to Missouri on May 24 through May 28 to conduct a preliminary reconnaissance. Based on analysis of the data collected and other criteria required by law a ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911000

58. Image-based 3D Mapping of Rebar Location for Automated Assessment of Safe Drilling Areas Prior to Placing Embedments in Concrete Bridge Decks
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 5/23/2012
Authors: Mani Golparvar-Fard, Behshad Ghadimi, Kamel Shawki Saidi, Geraldine S Cheok, Marek Franaszek, Robert R Lipman
Abstract: This paper presents a new image-based approach for 3D mapping the locations of the rebar and embedded components in a railway bridge deck prior to placement of concrete. Our approach enables practitioners to quickly and automatically identify where t ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910289

59. Indoor Air Quality in Sustainable, Energy Efficient Buildings
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 5/15/2012
Authors: Andrew Keith Persily, Steven J Emmerich
Abstract: Building designers, contractors, owners and managers have long been challenged with providing quality indoor environments at a reasonable energy cost. Current efforts to improve building energy efficiency, including goals of sustainability and net-ze ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908145

60. Concrete rheometers
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 5/1/2012
Authors: Chiara F Ferraris, Nicos Martys
Abstract: The scope of this chapter is to introduce the current technology for measuring the rheological properties of concrete. The need to evaluate or assess the flow properties of concrete has resulted in the invention or design and standardization of hundr ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907955