Essays about: "Fire Protection"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 89 essays containing the words Fire Protection.

1. 1. Permanent Fire Load of the Building Envelope

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Gizelle Danine Pondevida Jamero; [2023]
   Keywords : Permanent fire load; temporary fire load; fire load; building envelope; insulation; building content; upholstered furniture; heat of combustion; MCC; bomb calorimeter; cone calorimeter; room corner test.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Fire load, the total thermal energy released by the combustion of a material, is an essential part of determining a building’s fire performance and the associated fire protection strategies. Elements in a structure are typically categorized into two types of fire loads: permanent and temporary. READ MORE

3. 2. The design of evacuation alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Anastasia Afanasova; [2023]
   Keywords : Alarm system; Deaf people; Hard-of-hearing people; Fire safety.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The ability to hear is essential for receiving auditory signals, which serve as warnings and alerts in many situations, including fire evacuation. However, people with hearing impairments may miss out such signals and can be exposed to dangerous situations. READ MORE

4. 3. Wearable Emergency Alerting System With Enhanced Inclusivity with interactive Acknowledgment and SOS Distress Signal

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för matematik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Jotheesh Reddy Kummathi; Venkata Tejeswar Savithri; [2023]
   Keywords : AdafruitIO; Alerting system; Emergency situations; Feeds; Vibrations.; Adafruit IO; varningssystem; nödsituationer; foder; vibrationer.;

   Abstract : This abstract introduces the wearable-based alerting system for emergency situations for both disabled and non-disabled individuals. The system sends advanced technology to detect various emergencies like fire alerts, flood alerts, outside air contamination etc, for the emergency services and it gives a signal in the form of vibration for the user. READ MORE

5. 4. Enviromental education in Tanzanian secondary schools. An Exploratory Case Study from Teachers’ Perspectives

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Frank Christopher Mnyagani; [2022-11-25]
   Keywords : Environmental Education; Tanzanian Secondary Education; Exploratory Case Study; Teachers’ Perspectives;

   Abstract : Aim: The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the concept of Environmental Education (EE) in Tanzanian secondary schools from the teachers' perspective. The results of this study will help schools evaluate and implement the goals of the EE curriculum and understand the challenges and opportunities for teachers and school administrators. READ MORE

6. 5. Consequences of using Quantitative Risk Assessment as a verification tool

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Joey Öström; [2022]
   Keywords : Quantitative Risk Assessment; QRA; performance-based design; verification tool; performance solution; performance requirements; fire risk assessment; residential building; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : What are the consequences of using Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) as a verification tool? Performance-based building codes differ from prescriptive-based codes in that they define specific objectives to be met, enabling the building designer to choose which solution to use so long it meets the objectives. This master’s thesis explores the consequences of using QRA as a verification tool in comparison to existing verification methods currently in use in Australia. READ MORE