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A User's Guide for CFAST Version 1.6

December 1, 1992
Author(s)
Paul A. Reneke, Walter W. Jones, Richard D. Peacock, Rebecca W. Portier
CFAST is a zone model capable of predicting the environment in a multi-compartmentstructure subjected to a fire. This guide provides a detailed description of the pre- and post-processing routines used by the model, the data input requirements, and the

Toxic Potency Measurement for Fire Hazard Analysis. Technical Note.

December 1, 1992
Author(s)
V Babrauskas, B C. Levin, Richard G. Gann, M Paabo, Richard H. Harris Jr., Richard D. Peacock, S Yusa
A comprehensive methodology has been developed for obtaining and using smoke toxicity data for fire hazard analysis. This description of the methodology comprises: determination that the post-flashover fire is the proper focus of smoke inhalation deaths

Toxicity Data for Fire Hazard Analysis

October 27, 1992
Author(s)
Richard G. Gann, Vyto Babrauskas, E Braun, Barbara C. Levin, M Paabo, Richard H. Harris Jr., Richard D. Peacock, S Yusa
A comprehansive methodology has been developed for obtaining and using smoke toxicity data for fire hazard analysis. The methodology comprises: determination that the post-flashover fire is the propert focus of smoke inhalation deaths; criteria for a

Measurement of Toxic Potency for Fire Hazard Analysis

May 18, 1992
Author(s)
Vyto Babrauskas, Barbara C. Levin, Richard Gann, M Paabo, Richard H. Harris Jr., Richard Peacock, S Yusa
This study is the principle product of a research program to provide a technically sound methodology for obtaining and using smoke toxicity data for hazard analysis. It establishes: (a) an improved bench-scale toxic potency measurement, one which

Data for Room Fire Model Comparisons

August 1, 1991
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock, S Davis, Vyto Babrauskas
With the development of models to predict fire growth and spread in buildings, there has been a concomitant evolution in the measurement and analysis of experimental data in real-scale fires. This report presents the types of analyses that can be used to

Analysis of Large-Scale Fire Test Data

January 1, 1991
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock, Vyto Babrauskas
Large-scale room fire testing has evolved from simple fire performance measurements such as intensity and duration of 'room fires' to sophisticated measurements to understand the properties which cause the fire. This paper provides a overview of typical

Heat Release Rate: The Single Most Important Variable in Fire Hazard

October 20, 1990
Author(s)
Vyto Babrauskas, Richard Peacock
Heat release rate measurements are sometimes seen by manufacturers and product users as just another piece of data to gather. It is the purpose of this paper to explain why heat release rate is in fact, the single most important variable in characterizing

Prototype Methodology for Fire Hazard Analysis

February 1, 1990
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock, Richard W. Bukowski
The first version of a method for predicting the hazards to occupants involved in a building fire is described. The method and available computer software, called HAZARD I, can predict the time varying environment within a building resulting from a

Technical Reference Guide for FAST Version 18. Final Report (NIST TN 1216)

May 1, 1989
Author(s)
Walter W. Jones, Richard D. Peacock
FAST (fire and smoke transport) is a zone model capable of predicting the environment in a multi- compartment structure subjected to a fire. This reference guide provides a detailed description of the source terms used in the model, data input requirements

Fire Hazard Comparison of Fire-Retarded and Non-Fire-Retarded Products (NBS SP 749)

July 1, 1988
Author(s)
Vyto Babrauskas, Richard H. Harris Jr., Richard Gann, Barbara C. Levin, B T. Lee, Richard Peacock, M Paabo, W H. Twilley, M F. Yoklavich, H M. Clark
A test program was conducted for the Fire Retardant Chemicals Association to quantify the effects of fire retardant chemicals on total fire hazard. Five different types of products, each made from a different type of plastic were used. The products were

Wood Heating Safety Research: An Update

November 1, 1987
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock
The Center for Fire Research at the National Bureau of Standards has been involved in research related to wood heating safety for more than seven years. Areas of interest have included: typical operating conditions of modern heating appliances, intensity

Thermal Performance of Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces (NBSIR 87-3515)

April 1, 1987
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock
A series of tests was conducted in a masonry chimney and a masonry fireplace both constructed to current national standards in order to evaluate the effectiveness of recent changes to the building code requirements for residential masonry construction.

Intensity and Duration of Chimneys Fires in Several Chimneys.

December 1, 1983
Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock
A series of tests was conducted in five instrumented chimneys to study the intensity and duration of chimney fires due to the ignition and burning of combustible deposits accumulated on the chimney lining over a prolonged period of time. These tests were

Airflow Extinguishment of Burning Apparel Fabrics. Final Report.

December 1, 1981
Author(s)
B B. Hibbard, John F. Krasny, E Braun, Richard Peacock
The heat output of a burning fabric, subjected to a frontal airflow at various velocities, was measured behind the burning face of the fabric. Twelve different commerical fabrics were evaluated in this manner on the Apparel Fire Modeling Apparatus (AFMA)