Essays about: "prescriptive-based design"

Found 3 essays containing the words prescriptive-based design.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. A survey on potential uses of BIM in building fire protection

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Installations- och klimatiseringslära; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

   Author : Gustav Gjerstad; Maxemilian Persson; [2020]
   Keywords : BIM; fire safety; fire protection; prescriptive-based design; performance-based design; fire department; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The world’s population is increasing every year and the need for housing to keep up with the demand is evident. The building industry as a whole, including the discipline of fire protection are responsible to supply the housing. READ MORE

4. 3. Fire Safety Codes and Construction Products within the EU – An Evaluation of Harmonisation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Johan Bergström; Louise Ericsäter; [2015]
   Keywords : Harmonisation; Fire Safety; Case Study; Building Regulations; CPR; Trade barriers; Fire Protection Engineering; Fire Safety Design; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The objective presented in this thesis is to evaluate Fire Safety on Construction Products within the EU from the aspect of harmonisation. The variations in regulations between countries in the EU regarding Fire Safety may be an obstacle to the free trade of goods and services for Construction Products. READ MORE