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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 characteristic of the developing fire. The mass flow rate through the door or window opening and bounds on

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, pressurized elevator shafts, one smoke control systems, and pressurized corridors. This program

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 leading to demonstrated high fatality rates in rural areas. It was found that the most signifiant

Elevators as a Means of Fire Escape

May 1, 1982
Author(s)
J H. Klote
This paper is the initial report of an ongoing project at NBS to investigate the use of elevators as a means of fire escape for the handicapped. The use of stairwells for fire evacuation poses a problem for people who cannot use stairs because of physical

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 and one light gauge steel-frame, protected and unprotected floor/ceiling assembles, each
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