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Analysis of Fire Data, Large-Scale Test, and Small-Scale Test for Conveyor Belts Used in Underground Coal Mines. Final Report.

November 30, 1980

Author(s)

E Braun, R E. Meade, L R. Smith

Burning of Wood and Plastic Cribs in an Enclosure. Final Report. Volume 1 and Volume 2.

November 1, 1980

Author(s)

Jim G. Quintiere, B J. Mccaffrey

This study was designed to assess the fire hazard of a cellular plastic material which has comparable structural characteristics to wood. The study attempts to determine the relative fire risk of such materials in furniture. Rigid (high density) structural

Fire Protection Systems for Rail Transportation of Class A Explosives. Interim Report.

November 1, 1980

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski

As a result of several accidents involving fire induced detonation of military explosive during rail shipment, a research project, funded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), was initiated at the Center for Fire Research (CFR) at the National

Fire Safety of Wood-Burning Appliances. Part 1. State of the Art Review and Fire Tests. Volume 1. Final Report.

November 1, 1980

Author(s)

Richard D. Peacock, E Ruix, R Torres-pereira

A series of 18 full-scale tests was conducted in an instrumented test room using five different wood-burning appliances. These tests were designed (1) to establish typical operating conditions including temperatures on the appliances, chimneys, and

Fire Development in Residential Basement Rooms. Interim Report.

October 1, 1980

Author(s)

Jin B. Fang, J N. Breese

A multi-phase study program has been established to develop a rational test procedure for evaluating the fire resistance of residential floor assemblies. The first phase of this research program was aimed at characterizing the severity of fires originating

Fourteenth Bi-Annual Meeting of CIB Commission W-14 (Fire) May 19-23, 1980. Final Report.

October 1, 1980

Author(s)

Daniel Gross

Modeling for Determination of Temperatures of Electrical Cables Within Thermally Insulated Walls. Interim Report.

October 1, 1980

Author(s)

D D. Evans

Survey of Field Experience with Smoke Detectors in Health Care Facilities. Final Report.

October 1, 1980

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski, S M. Istvan

A survey of health care facilities in eight states was conducted to gather data on experience with smoke detection systems. Requested information included detector manufacturer and model number, number of detectors and time in service, detector locations

Development of Recommended Test Method for Toxicological Assessment of Inhaled Combustion Products. Final Report.

September 1, 1980

Author(s)

M M. Birky, M Paabo, B C. Levin, S E. Womble, D Malek

Field Investigation of the Performance of Residential Retrofit Insulation. Final Report.

September 1, 1980

Author(s)

J L. Weidt, R J. Saxler, Walter J. Rossiter Jr

Mathematical Modeling of Fires. Final Report.

September 1, 1980

Author(s)

Robert S. Levine

Explosion Containment for Underground Coal Mine Equipment: A Bibliography. Interim Report.

August 1, 1980

Author(s)

C A. Wan, E Braun

Fire Performance of Loose Fill Cellulosic Insulation in Residential Occupancies: A Progress Report. Interim Report.

August 1, 1980

Author(s)

L A. Issen

Fire Research Publications, 1979. Final Report.

August 1, 1980

Author(s)

Nora H. Jason

Analysis of Construction Conditions Affecting the Structural Response of the Cooling Tower at Willow Island, West Virginia (NBS IR 80-2010)

July 30, 1980

Author(s)

Hai S. Lew, S. G. Fattal

The initial investigation of the Willow Island cooling tower collapse (NBS IR 78-1578)established that the most probable cause of the collapse was the imposition of construction loads on the tower before the concrete had gained adequate strength. The

Full-Scale Fire Tests With Automatic Sprinklers in a Patient Room. Phase 2.

July 1, 1980

Author(s)

J G. O'neill, W D. Hayes, Richard H. Zile

The Center for Fire Research conducted a series of full-scale fire tests in a patient room and corridor arrangement to examine the use of automatic sprinklers in patient rooms of health care facilities. This is a report of twenty-one (21) fire tests in

Oxygen Consumption Technique for Determining the Contribution of Interior Wall Finishes to Room Fires. Final Report.

July 1, 1980

Author(s)

D L. Sensenig

Measurement of the Smoke Leakage of Door Assemblies During Standard Fire Exposures. Final Report.

June 1, 1980

Author(s)

Leonard Y. Cooper

Safe Environments--Anthropometric, Biomechanical, and Activity Considerations.

June 1, 1980

Author(s)

C E. Jones, J V. Fechter

System for Fire Safety Evaluation of Health Care Facilities.

May 1, 1980

Author(s)

Harold E. Nelson, A J. Shibe

A quantitative evaluation system for grading health care facilities in terms of fire safety is described. The system can be used to determine how combinations of widely accepted fire safety equipment and building construction features may provide a level