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Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)

Analysis of Effective Thermal Properties of Thermall Thick Materials

July 1, 2003

Author(s)

Frederick W. Mowrer

The standard methods used to derive effective thermal properties of thermally thick materials based on bench-scale radiant exposure tests are reviewed and

Simultaneous Measurements of Drop Size and Velocity in Large-Scale Sprinkler Flows Using Particle Tracking and Laser-Induced Fluorescence (NIST GCR 03-852)

July 1, 2003

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr., D Everest, A A. Atreya

This paper reports an experimental technique that is developed for instantaneous planar measurement of droplet size and velocity for dilute sprays in general

Application of CFD Modeling to Room Fire Growth on Walls.

April 1, 2003

Author(s)

K M. Liang, T Ma, J G. Quintiere, D Rouson

An evaluation of the NIST FDS model was conducted with particular attention for its use in predicting flame spread on surfaces. Over the course of this

Comparison of FDS Model Predictions With FM/SNL Fire Test Data.

April 1, 2001

Author(s)

Frederick W. Mowrer, P A. Friday

The Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), a recently developed field tire model based on large eddy simulation (LES), is used to simulate seven full-scale fire tests

Buoyant Turbulent Jets and Flames. Part 2. Refractive Index, Extinction and Scattering Properties of Soot. Annual Report.

September 1, 2000

Author(s)

S S. Krishnan, G M. Faeth

Extinction and scattering properties at wavelengths of 250-5200 nm were studied for soot emitted from large buoyant turbulent diffusion flames where soot

A Study of the Mechanisms Leading to Re-Ignition in a "Worst Case" Fire Scenario Final Report Cooperative Agreement No. 70NANB8H0043

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

G Jomaas, J DuBois, J L. Torero

A systematic evaluation of the stability of a re-circulation zone behind a backward facing step under conditions expected in an aircraft engine nacelle has been

Annual Progress Report for Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project. For Grant Period: September 1998 to September 1999.

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Standards and Technology National Institute of

In 1996, the originators of the Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process project agreed that proven examples of regulatory streamlining initiatives

Concepts of a Performance-Based Building Regulatory System for the United States. Report of the 1996 Activities of the SFPE Focus Group on Concepts of a Performance-Based System for the United States.

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

B J. Beacham

The United States' building and fire communities have recently begun transitioning towards the implementation of performance-based building regulations and the

Assessment of the Technological Requirements for the Realization of Performance-Based Fire Safety Design in the United States. Final Report.

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

B J. Meacham

Performance-based fire safety design methods are being used or developed in many parts of the world. The bases of several of these methods are the many fire

Annual Progress Report for Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project. For Grant Period: December 1997 to October 1998.

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

on Building Codes and Standards, Inc National Conference of States

Comparison of the Seismic Provisions of Model Building Codes and Standards to the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions.

August 1, 1998

Author(s)

Engineers Degenkolb

Executive Order 12699, Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction, requires that all federally owned, leased

Analysis of the ISO 9705 Room/Corner Test: Simulations, Correlations and Heat Flux Measurements.

August 1, 1998

Author(s)

S E. Dillon

A simulation model is implemented in order to predict the fire performance of materials in the ISO 9705 Room-Corner Test. These materials were tested by the L S

Analysis of Fire Sprinkler Systems Performance in the Northridge Earthquake

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

R P. Fleming

The performance of nonstructural building components in the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake has received a considerable attention, especially building

Hurricane Fran in North Carolina, September 5-6, 1996

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Richard D. Marshall

This report describes the surface wind speeds and structural damage caused by Hurricane Fran during its passage across North Carolina and Virginia on 5-6

Annual Progress Report for Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project. September 1996-November 1997.

December 1, 1997

Author(s)

Standards and Technology National Institute of

This report describes the progress made during the first year of the Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project, conceived and initiated by

Burning Rate Model for Charring Materials.

August 1, 1997

Author(s)

G W. Anderson

A one dimensional model has been developed to describe the processes involved in the transient pyrolysis of a semi-infinite charring material subjected to a

Appendices: Development of Procedures to Enhance the Performance of Rehabilitated URM Buildings.

August 1, 1997

Author(s)

B Lizundia, W T. Holmes, M Longstreth, A Kren, D P. Abrams

The 1994 Northridge Earthquake provided a major test of the effectiveness of current rehabilitation methods for unreinforced masonry bearing wall (URM)

Human Behavior in the World Trade Center Evacuation

March 3, 1997

Author(s)

R F. Fahy, Guylene Proulx

An explosion below the World Trade Center plaza in New York City on February 26, 1993, killed six workers, and resulted in injuries to over 1,000 occupants as

Analysis of Partially Grouted Masonry Shear Walls

March 1, 1997

Author(s)

P B. Shing, L Cao

Six partially grouted reinforced masonry shear walls that were tested at NIST are analyzed in this study. The main aim of the study is to assess the capability

Enhancement of EXIT89 and Analysis of World Trade Center Data

August 1, 1996

Author(s)

R F. Fahy

The features of an enhanced model for egress from fires in non-residential occupancies is presented along with a users manual describing the use of the model

Chemical Inhibition of Methane-Air Diffusion Flame. Final Report. September 15, 1993-September 15, 1995.

June 1, 1996

Author(s)

K Seshadri

The principal objective of this research is to clarify the mechanisms of chemical inhibition of methane-air diffusion flames by CF3Br and CF3H. An experimental

Comparison of the Seismic Provisions of Model Building Codes and Standards to the 1991 NEHRP Recommended Provisions.

May 1, 1995

Author(s)

and Associates, Inc Melvyn Green

The Interagency Committee on Seismic Safety in Construction (ICSSC) recommends use of building codes which are substantially equivalent to the National

Burning Rate and Flame Heat Flux for PMMA in the Cone Calorimeter.

December 1, 1994

Author(s)

B T. Rhodes

Ignition and burning rate data are developed for thick (25 mm.) black Polycast PMMA in a Cone Calorimeter heating assembly. The objective is to establish a

Compartment Fire Combustion Dynamics. Annual Report. September 1, 1993-September 1, 1994.

December 1, 1994

Author(s)

U Vandsburger, B Y. Lattimer, R J. Roby

The overall scope of this research is to investigate the phenomena that control the generation and oxidation of compartment fire exhaust gases (particularly

Human Factors Considerations for the Potential Use of Elevators for Fire Evacuation of FAA Air Traffic Control Towers

August 1, 1994

Author(s)

Bernard M. Levin, N E. Groner

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is interested in the possibility of using elevators for evacuation of air traffic control towers during fire

Behavior of Bare and Aspirated Thermocouples in Compartment Fires.

June 1, 1994

Author(s)

E M. Suuberg, I Milosavljevic, W D. Lilly

The focus of this study was the behavior of thick charring solids in fire situations. Clearly one of the most important parameters governing the fire phenomenon

Backdraft Phenomena. Final Report. 1990-1992.

June 1, 1994

Author(s)

Charles M. Fleischmann

The purpose of this project was to develop a fundamental physical understanding of backdraft phenomena. The research was divided into three phases: exploratory

Computational Model for the Rise and Dispersion of Wind-Blown, Buoyancy-Driven Plumes. Part 2. Linearly Stratified Atmosphere.

December 1, 1993

Author(s)

X Zhang, A F. Ghoniem

A multi-dimensional computational model of wind-blown, buoyancy-driven flows is applied to study the effect of atmospheric stratification on the rise and

Affordable Fire Safety in Board and Care Homes. A Regulatory Challenge. Final Report

July 1, 1993

Author(s)

Bernard M. Levin, N E. Groner, R Paulsen

This is the final technical report on a project concerning fire safety in Board and Care Homes. Homes vary greatly in the level of disability of residents and

Characterization of the Confined Ceiling Jet in the Presence of an Upper Layer in Transient and Steady-State Conditions. Final Report. August 1990-July 1991.

August 1, 1992

Author(s)

V Motevalli, C Ricciuti

Although both confined and unconfined smooth ceiling jets have been previously studied, the data from small-scale experiments evaluated in this report provided