Essays about: "Full-scale fire tests"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words Full-scale fire tests.

  1. 6. Constructing with wood : What are the economical and environmental benefits and barriers of using wood as a construction material

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : John Waldenström; [2017]
    Keywords : Wood; environment; economics; trä; miljö; ekonomi;

    Abstract : One of the biggest issues of our time is the environment. In December 2015, 195 countries agreed to the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal, The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020. READ MORE

  3. 7. Reliability of fire barriers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Jonathan Vallee; [2016]
    Keywords : Fire engineering; Fire safety engineering; Fire barriers; fire rated construction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A fire barriers are widely used in the industry as a passive fire protection system. Fire barriers are built according to specifications from manufacturer after the construction was tested in full scale furnace in accordance to the appropriate codes. READ MORE

  4. 8. Comparative Study of Dissuasive Emergency Signage

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Joakim Olander; [2015]
    Keywords : Dissuasive; emergency signage; exit signage; paired comparison; evacuation; dynamic signage systems; path choice; risk perception; urgency; avrådande; utrymningsskyltning; jamförelsestudie; utrymning; aktivt system; val av utrymningsväg; riskperception; brådska; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates dissuasive emergency signage conveying a message of not utilizing a specific exit door. The thesis analyzes and highlights which features of dissuasive emergency signage have the largest impact on observer preference, interpretation and noticeability of the signage, in addition to analyzing the possibility and effects of causing an increased sense of urgency amongst the observers. READ MORE

  5. 9. Effects of Water Mist System on a Controlled Fire

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Jasper Ho; [2015]
    Keywords : Fire; water mist; simulation; experiment; extinguish; extinguishment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Current legislation regarding implementation of water mist system(s) requires full scale testing specific to its intended use which involves extensive funding that discourages potential users. This motivates the desire for accurate water mist simulation. READ MORE

  6. 10. Piet - Fire Furniture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Fredrik Hyltén-Cavallius; [2009]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Abstract This is a diploma work in industrial design by Fredrik Hyltén-Cavallius. In this project my goal was to find a product that could make the ancient fire fit better into our modern homes. I started out by looking at fire related products such as stoves and barbecues on the Swedish market. READ MORE