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A general conceptual framework has been developed as an aid to discussions of alternative approaches to fire risk analysis. The purpose is to show how each alternative seeks to address a few common concerns. Basic concepts and key elements — notably scenario structures, appropriate probability functions, and security and outcome measures — are defined and discussed, as are types of modeling approaches. Anumber of diverse examples are then presented using the framework to illustrate its value in making comparisons.
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Hall, J.R., Sekizawa, A. Fire risk analysis: General conceptual framework for describing models. Fire Technol 27, 33–53 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01039526
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