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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, 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

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. The investigation included on-site inspections, laboratory tests and analytical studies. Three

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
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