NOTICE: Due to a lapse in annual appropriations, most of this website is not being updated. Learn more.

Form submissions will still be accepted but will not receive responses at this time. Sections of this site for programs using non-appropriated funds (such as NVLAP) or those that are excepted from the shutdown (such as CHIPS and NVD) will continue to be updated.

U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

PUBLICATIONS

Evaluation of Complex Fire Models (NISTIR 6030)

Published

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, Paul A. Reneke, Walter W. Jones

Abstract

Several methods for studying predictive capability and sensitivity have been applied to fire models, but with limited utility. These range from explicit evaluation of the equations used in simple models such as ASET to evaluation of complex models from numerous computer runs of a model along with usually quantitative comparison to laboratory experiments. This paper presents a discussion of the issues involved in conducting an evaluation of a complex room fire model. Examples using currently available room fire models are presented.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 6030
Report Number
6030
NIST Pub Series
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.ir.6030v1

Keywords

fire safety, fire research, fire models, sensitivity analysis, evaluation, room fires
Buildings and Construction and Fire

Citation

Peacock, R. , Reneke, P. and Jones, W. (1997), Evaluation of Complex Fire Models (NISTIR 6030), NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.ir.6030v1 (Accessed October 8, 2025)

Issues

If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].

Created June 1, 1997, Updated June 2, 2021
Was this page helpful?