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Computer Program for Analysis of Pressurized Stairwells and Pressurized Elevator Shafts.

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Author(s)

J H. Klote

Abstract

Pressurized stairwells and pressurized elevators can be used as a means of providing a smoke free exit route during fire situations. This paper describes a computer program which analyzes systems intended to pressurize stairwells or elevator shafts. The basic assumptions and limitations of the program are also discussed. The appendices contain a program listing and examples.
Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 80-2157
Report Number
80-2157

Keywords

air movement, computer programs, egress, elevator shafts, escape means, pressurization, smoke control, stairwells

Citation

Klote, J. (1981), Computer Program for Analysis of Pressurized Stairwells and Pressurized Elevator Shafts., NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=107000 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created January 1, 1981, Updated February 19, 2017