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Development of the Cone Calorimeter: A Bench-Scale Heat Release Rate Apparatus Based on Oxygen Consumption.

November 1, 1982

Author(s)

Vyto Babrauskas

Investigation of Construction Failure of the Riley Road Interchange Ramp, East Chicago, Indiana (NBSIR 82-2583)

October 29, 1982

Author(s)

Nicholas J. Carino, Hai S. Lew, William C. Stone, R M. Chung

On April 15, 1982, a portion of Ramp C of the Riley Road Interchange in East Chicago, Indiana collapsed during construction and resulted in the death of 13...

Calculating Available Safe Egress Time (ASET)--A Computer Program and User's Guide.

September 1, 1982

Author(s)

Leonard Y. Cooper, D W. Stroup

In the event of a fire in a building compartment the time available for occupants to safely evacuate the compartment, the Available Safe Egress Time (ASET)...

System for Fire Safety Evaluation for Multifamily Housing. Interim Report.

September 1, 1982

Author(s)

Harold E. Nelson, A J. Shibe

Documentation of the NBS C K and Q Laser Calibration Systems

September 1, 1982

Author(s)

William E. Case

Evaluating Alternative Strategies for Reducing Residential Fire Loss--The Fire Loss Model.

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

A Gomberg, B Buchbinder, R L. Offensend

Computations of Antenna Side-Lobe Coupling in the Near FieldUsing Approximate Far-Field Data

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

Michael H. Francis, A. D. Yaghjian

Measurement of Material Flame Spread Properties.

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, M F. Harkleroad, William D. Walton

Health and Safety Considerations for Passive Solar Heated and Cooled Buildings.

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

F E. Metz, J H. Pielert, P W. Cooke, William D. Walton

Bibliography of the Electromagnetic Fields DivisionPublications

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

K A. Gibson, C K. Miller

Measurement of Electromagnetic Radiation from Electric RailCars

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

J W. Adams

Flow Induced by Fire in a Compartment.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Kenneth D. Steckler, Jim G. Quintiere, William J. Rinkinen

Fifty-five full-scale steady-state experiments were conducted to study the flow induced by a simulated pool fire in a compartment under conditions...

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiments for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 4. Flammability Test.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere

A review is made of studies in which full-scale fire growth was compared with laboratory test data on materials. Both room and corridor fires are included in...

Development of an Ease of Ignition Test Using a Flame Exposure.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, W J. Parker

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiments for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 1. Smoke.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Methodology for Fire Protection Systems in New Health Care Facilities.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

L P. Clark

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiment for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 2. Rate of Energy Release in Fire.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere

Assessment of Correlations Between Laboratory and Full-Scale Experiment for the FAA Aircraft Fire Safety Program. Part 5. Some Analyses of the Post Crash Fire Scenario.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, T Tanaka

Full-Scale Study of the Effect of Pendent and Sidewall Location on the Activation Time of an Automatic Sprinkler.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

W D. Hayes, R Y. Zile

Hierarchical Control System Emulation Applications Guide

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Cita M. Furlani

This guide describes a medium-sized application of the Hierarchical Control System Emulation (HCSE) which was modeled after certain aspects of the National...

Analysis of Smoldering Fires in Closed Compartments and Their Hazard Due to Carbon Monoxide.

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, M M. Birky, F Mcdonald, Gabriel L. Smith

A review was made of smoldering fire experiments conducted in closed room and buildings. The results were summarized by tabulating maximum levels of CO, the...

Computer Program for Analysis of Smoke Control Systems. Final Report.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

J H. Klote

This paper describes a computer program developed to analyze systems intended to control smoke in building fires. These systems include pressurized stairwells...

Rural and Non-Rural Civilian Residential Fire Fatalities in Twelve States.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

A Gomberg, L P. Clark

The results of an analysis of fire causal factors in over 1600 fire fatalities are presented. The primary emphasis is on the identification of fire causes...

Further Development of a Test Method for the Assessment of the Acute Inhalation Toxicity of Combustion Products.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

B C. Levin, A J. Fowell, M M. Birky, M Paabo, A Stolte, D Malek

This report describes the development of a test method for the assessment of acute inhalation toxicity of combustion products of materials. The procedure is...

Acoustical Interferometer Wader AIW Final Report of AdvancedDevelopment Test and Evaluation

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

R E. Stoltenberg, Ronald C. Wittmann

Computer Fire Modeling for the Prediction of Flashover.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, J N. Breese

Evaluation of Wall Protection Systems for Wood Heating Appliances.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

J J. Loftus

Fire Endurance Test of Selected Residential Floor Constructions.

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

Jin B. Fang

A series of 10 load-bearing, wood-and steel-framed residential floors was evaluated for structural fire resistance in a fire endurance furnace. Nine wood-frame...

Improved Coal Interface Detector

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

K C. Roe, Ronald C. Wittmann

Time-Based Capabilities of Occupant to Escape Fires in Public Buildings: A Review of Code Provisions and Technical Literature. Final Report.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

F I. Stahl, J J. Crosson, S T. Margulis

This document reviews available technical literature pertaining to exit facility design and emergency escape provisions of the National Fire Protction...

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