Wildfires are part of the natural cycle of life in vegetated regions. The apparent increase in
size and frequency of recent years reflects land management legacy, expansion of human …

Thermal induced pyrolysis and the following flaming ignition of solid combustible play
crucial roles in determining the occurrence of fire and the subsequent flame spread. This …

This paper presents a generalized pyrolysis model that can be used to simulate the
gasification of a variety of combustible solids encountered in fires. The model, Gpyro, can be …

Abstract Wildland and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fires are an important problem in
many areas of the world and may have major consequences in terms of safety, air quality …

The direct combustion of typical charring material, with wood as the main representative, has
received extensive attention due to its potential as sustainable source of heat and power …

The large-scale adoption of wood as a construction material for tall buildings could pave the
way for sustainable construction. Its adoption, however, is hindered by a limited …

Structural softwood (timber) recently gained attention by architects and engineers as a
construction material for high-rise buildings. Regulations restrict the height of these …

Pyrolysis is a key process in all stages of wood burning from ignition to extinction.
Understanding each stage is crucial to tackle wildfires and assess the fire safety of timber …

A series of compartment fire experiments has been undertaken to evaluate the impact of
combustible cross laminated timber linings on the compartment fire behaviour. Compartment …

This paper deals with the thermal degradation of a black poly (methyl) methacrylate (PMMA)
in a cone calorimeter (CC) in air with a piloted ignition. The influence of several heat fluxes …