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Characteristics of fire loads in office buildings

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A study was made to determine the effects of various parameters on the fire load characteristics of office buildings. This and future studies are expected to form the basis for improving fire resistant design requirements.

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  1. Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards, USA

    Charles G. Culver

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Note: Dr. Culver is Program Manager, Building Technology Programs, Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.

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Culver, C.G. Characteristics of fire loads in office buildings. Fire Technol 14, 51–60 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01997261

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