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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...

Fire Propagation in Concurrent Flows. Final Progress Report. June 1, 1981-May 31, 1982.

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

A C. Fernandez-Pello

Some Generic Waveform Recorder Problems

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

N. S. Nahman

Precision Picosecond-Microsecond Electromagnetic WaveformMeasurement at NIST

June 1, 1982

Author(s)

R A. Lawton

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

Investigation of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkways Collapse. (NBS BSS 143)

May 31, 1982

Author(s)

R D. Marshall, E. O. Pfrang, E. V. Leyendecker, K. A. Woodward, R P. Reed, M B. Kasen, T. R. Shives

An investigation into the collapse of two suspended walkways within the atrium area of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., is presented in this report...

Guide to Contracting for Software Conversion Services

May 1, 1982

Author(s)

Mark Skall

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

General Security Requirements for Equipment Using the Data Encryption Standard

April 14, 1982

Author(s)

Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology National Bureau of Standards

[Superseded by FIPS 140-1 (January 11, 1994): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=917970] Originally issued as Federal Standard 1027...

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...

Fire Research Publications, 1981.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

Nora H. Jason

Flame Spread Over Solid Fuels.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

S Ray

Intralaboratory Evaluation of a Room Fire Test Method. Final Report. August 1, 1980-July 31, 1981.

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

F L. Fisher, R B. Williamson

Planning Guidance for Future EMI Measurement Instrumentation

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

M G. Arthur, R. D. Orr, Gerome R. Reeve

Input Impedance of a Probe Antenna Exciting a TEM Cell

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

Perry F. Wilson, D. C. Chang, M T. Ma

Characterization of a Concentric-Core Fiber

April 1, 1982

Author(s)

B. L. Danielson, Douglas L. Franzen, R. L. Gallawa, E. M. Kim, M. Young

Software Development Tools

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

R C. Houghton

Calculations of the Heat Release Rate by Oxygen Consumption for Various Applications.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

W J. Parker

The oxygen consumption technique is emerging as a powerful tool for determing the heat release rate in a number of diverse fire test applications, including...

Effect of Ventilation on the Rates of Heat, Smoke, and Carbon Monoxide Production in a Typical Jail Cell Fire.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

B T. Lee

The rates of heat release and smoke development from a fire in a typical prison cell configuration were examined under four doorway ventilation conditions. Peak...

Quarter-Scale Modeling of Room Fire Tests of Interior Finish.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

B T. Lee

Life Safety Codes--Current State of Regulations Providing Safety Considerations in Building Accessible to the Handicapped.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

I A. Benjamin

Task Force Speech.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

H Teich

Study on the Sensitivity of the Leg-Flexion Avoidance Response to the Sensory Irritant Component of Douglas FIR Combustion Products, December 1979.

March 1, 1982

Author(s)

D G. Farrar, F D. Hiuleman, T L. Blank, D L. Pope

Smoke Movement Through a Suspended Ceiling System.

February 1, 1982

Author(s)

J H. Klote

A series of full-scale tests were conducted to evaluate smoke movement through a suspended ceiling and into an interstitial space of a hospital type facility. A...

Entrainment and Heat Flux of Buoyant Diffusion Flames. Final Report.

February 1, 1982

Author(s)

B J. Mccaffrey, G Cox

Measurments of the vertical component of velocity in buoyant diffusion flames from extended sources by both cross-correlation and pressure proble techniques...

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