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Measurement of Electromagnetic Radiation from Electric RailCars

August 1, 1982

Author(s)

J W. Adams

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...

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

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...

Optical Fiber Characterization

July 1, 1982

Author(s)

Gordon W. Day, B. L. Danielson, Douglas L. Franzen, E. Kim, M. Young

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

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