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NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Attenuation Measurements on Optical Fiber Waveguides: An Interlaboratory Comparison Among Manufacturers

May 1, 1979

Author(s)

Gordon W. Day, G. E. Chamberlain

Tests on the Performance of Automatic Fire Detectors in Health Care Occupancies: A Preliminary Report.

April 1, 1979

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski

The paper reports the results of the first series of eight full-scale fire tests to evaluate the response of automatic fire detectors in health care occupancies...

Fire Research Publications, 1978. Final Report.

April 1, 1979

Author(s)

Nora H. Jason

Mobile Home Fire Studies: Summary and Recommendations.

March 1, 1979

Author(s)

E K. Budnick, D P. Klein

Since 1974, a major research project has been ongoing at the National Bureau of Standards to investigate various aspects of fire growth and spread in typical...

Studies of Flammability Test Procedures for Curtains and Drapes. Final Report.

March 1, 1979

Author(s)

D E. Hopkins, John F. Krasny

Interlaboratory Evaluation of the Attic Floor Radiant Panel Test and Smoldering Combustion Test for Cellulose Thermal Insulation. Final Report.

February 1, 1979

Author(s)

James R. Lawson

Fire Safety Guidelines for Vehicles in a Downtown People Mover System. Final Report.

January 1, 1979

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock

The results of a study to formulate fire safety guidelines to be required for vehicles used in Downtown People Mover (DPM) systems for the movement of people in...

Sprinkler-Vent and Spray Nozzle Systems for Fire Protection of Openings in Fire Resistive Walls and Ceilings--The State-Of-The-Art and a Plan for Future Research Work. Final Report.

December 1, 1978

Author(s)

J G. O'neill

Calibration of a Burn Room For Fire Tests on Furnishings. Final Report.

December 1, 1978

Author(s)

K M. Tu, Vyto Babrauskas

Smoke Measurements in Large and Small Scale Fire Testing. Final Report.

October 1, 1978

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski

The extinction beam photometer is the most widely used instrument for taking smoke measurements in fire testing. Most existing designs were found to be...

Some Theoretical Aspects of Fire Induced Flows Through Doorways in a Room-Corridor Scale Model. Final Report.

October 1, 1978

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, K Denbraven

Mobile Home Bedroom Fire Studies: The Role of Interior Finish.

September 1, 1978

Author(s)

E K. Budnick, D P. Klein, R J. O'laughlin

Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled: Case Histories of Demographics, Household Activities and Room Use. Final Report.

September 1, 1978

Author(s)

A Ramey-smith, J V. Fechter

Characteristics of Incidental Fires in the Living Room of a Mobile Home. Interim Report.

September 1, 1978

Author(s)

D P. Klein

Computer Simulation of Human Behavior in Building Fires. Interim Report. February 1977-February 1978.

September 1, 1978

Author(s)

F I. Stahl

Mobile Home Living Room Fire Studies: The Role of Interior Finish.

September 1, 1978

Author(s)

E K. Budnick

Human Response to Fire: Three Designs for Research. Interim Report. November 1977-January 1978.

August 1, 1978

Author(s)

F I. Stahl

Fire Research Publications, 1977. Final Report.

July 1, 1978

Author(s)

Nora H. Jason

Preliminary Study of the Fire Safety of Thermal Insulation for Use in Attics or Enclosed Spaces in Residential Housing. Final Report.

July 1, 1978

Author(s)

Daniel Gross

Exploratory Study of Temperatures Produced by Self-Heating of Residential Branch Circuit Wiring When Surrounded by Thermal Insulation.

July 1, 1978

Author(s)

R W. Beausoliel, W J. Meese, L S. Galowin

Arousal from Sleep by Emergency Alarms: Implications from the Scientific Literature. Final Report.

June 1, 1978

Author(s)

V J. Pezoldt, H P. Van cott

A review of the sleep research and other scientific literature pertaining to the arousal of sleeping individuals by external stimuli is reported. This effort...

Literature Review of Fire and Live Load Surveys in Residences. Final Report.

May 1, 1978

Author(s)

L A. Issen

The Role of Superconductivity in the Space Program: An Assessment of Present Capabilities and Future Potential

May 1, 1978

Author(s)

Donald Sullivan

Fire Alarm and Communication Systems.

April 1, 1978

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski

Flammability Testing for Carpet. Final Report.

April 1, 1978

Author(s)

I A. Benjamin, S Davis

Development of a Data Base for Assessing Plastics Fire Hazards.

April 1, 1978

Author(s)

J A. Slater

Fire Hazard Evaluation of BART Vehicles. Final Report.

March 1, 1978

Author(s)

E Braun

A fire hazard evaluation of the subway cars used on the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District was performed. After analyzing the cars' interior and...

Full-Scale Burning Behavior of Curtains and Draperies. Final Report.

March 1, 1978

Author(s)

L D. Moore

Fire Endurance Tests of Residential Walls Containing Branch Circuit Wiring--Preliminary Findings. Final Report.

February 1, 1978

Author(s)

L A. Issen

Instrument to Evaluate Installed Smoke Detectors. Final Report.

February 1, 1978

Author(s)

T G. Lee

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