Issue 5/2015
Content (15 Articles)
Backward Reaction Force on a Fire Hose, Myth or Reality?
Francisco Vera, Rodrigo Rivera, César Núñez
Professional Recognition of Fire Safety Engineering is Needed in the European Construction Sector
Michael Strömgren, Robert Jönsson
Ventilation Fan Fires: Overheated Windings Lead to Failed Thermal Limit Switch
Kevin H. Lewis, Sebastian Scheiff, Tracy Challman, Danielle Murphy, Andrew Thoresen
Globules and Beads: What Do They Indicate About Small-Diameter Copper Conductors that Have Been Through a Fire?
Scott A. Wright, John D. Loud, Richard A. Blanchard
Thermal Characterization of Electrical Wires and Insulation Operated in Variable Frequency Mode
Dorindo E. Cardenas, Ofodike A. Ezekoye
Effect of Moisture on Ignition Time of Polymers
Natallia Safronava, Richard E. Lyon, Sean Crowley, Stanislav I. Stoliarov
Forensic Analysis on the Cause and Origin of the 2009 Indoor Shooting Range Fire in Pusan, Korea
Youngjin Cho, Youngsu Kong, Seunghun Sa, Changho Choi, Donghwan Kim, Jaemo Goh, Namkyu Park, Donmook Choi
Early Stage of Elevated Fires in an Aircraft Cargo Compartment: A Full Scale Experimental Investigation
Jie Wang, Song Lu, Yang Hu, Heping Zhang, Siuming Lo
A Post-use Evaluation of Turnout Gear Using NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and NFPA 1851 on Selection, Care and Maintenance
Meredith McQuerry, Stacy Klausing, Deena Cotterill, Elizabeth Easter
Real-Time Monitoring and Assessment of Thermal and Toxicological Risk Associated with Fire Retardant Textiles in a Full-Size Simulation of an Engulfment Flash Fire
Christopher E. Mackay, Timothy E. Reinhardt, Stephanie N. Vivanco, Steve McClure, Jeff Vercellone
Horizontal Flame Spread Characteristics of Rigid Polyurethane and Molded Polystyrene Foams Under Externally Applied Radiation at Two Different Altitudes
Yang Zhou, Huahua Xiao, Weigang Yan, Weiguang An, Lin Jiang, Jinhua Sun
Experimental Study on the Influence of Different Transverse Fire Locations on the Critical Longitudinal Ventilation Velocity in Tunnel Fires
Wei Zhong, Zhaozhou Li, Tao Wang, Tianshui Liang, Zhen Liu
Study of De-stratification and Optical Effects Observed During Smoke/Mist Interactions
R. Morlon, P. Boulet, G. Parent, S. Lechêne, E. Blanchard, C. Rebuffat, P. Fromy, J. P. Vantelon, D. Borgiallo
Effect of Bracing Systems on Fire-Induced Progressive Collapse of Steel Structures Using OpenSees
Jian Jiang, Guo-Qiang Li, Asif Usmani