Essays about: "fire test"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 115 essays containing the words fire test.
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6. Climate, Conflict, and Fire: Examining Correlations and Fire Indicators in Manisa and Diyarbakir, Turkey
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Climate issues are currently of attention in various contexts as changing climate factors affect us in many ways. One of these effects is the influence on the probability and frequency of fires, although other factors, especially anthropogenic ones, also play a role. READ MORE
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7. The design of evacuation alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : 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
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8. Time to ignition for wood covered with ZnO : A laboratory and theoretical study if ZnO can enhance time to ignition for wood exposed to radiation in the cone calorimeter
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : In recent years, interest in sustainability and being environmentally friendly has increased. Wood is a durable and renewable building material, which is becoming more common in the constructions industry. In 2002, the government in Sweden adopted a national strategy to promote an increased use of wood in buildings. READ MORE
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9. Flame Extensions Under Ceilings
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : In this Master thesis project the factors affecting flame extension under flat and curved ceilings have been investigated. An experimental campaign was carried out in Lund University’s Fire Lab using a propane gas burner and heptane pool fire in different positions and heat release rates within the setups. READ MORE
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10. Experimental and computational analysis of the thermal degradation and the loss of strength of engineered wood-based panels
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : The current trends in the construction industry push toward materials that are more sustainable and environmentally friendlier than more traditional building materials such as concrete and steel. Timber and timber composites are one of the most popular materials on this list, due to both their mechanical strength and pleasant aesthetics. READ MORE