Effect of oxygen on the burning rate of wood
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 …
way for sustainable construction. Its adoption, however, is hindered by a limited …
[HTML][HTML] Current Status and Prospects of Plant Flammability Measurements
M Jian, Y Jian, H Zeng, D Cao, X Cui - Fire, 2024 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the frequency of wildfires worldwide has been gradually increasing, posing
significant threats to global ecosystems and human society. Given that plants serve as the …
significant threats to global ecosystems and human society. Given that plants serve as the …
Flammability of tropical forest litter with and without fire retardant
HB Gaikwad, A Kumar - Fire Safety Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
This work presents a comprehensive study on the flammability of typical tropical broad-leaf
forest litter using bench-scale cone calorimetry. For comparison, similar tests are conducted …
forest litter using bench-scale cone calorimetry. For comparison, similar tests are conducted …
The need for common terminology for fire safe design of timber structures
Timber buildings are becoming more prevalent globally and engineers and approval
authorities look for suitable guidance to assist with construction. Researchers publish …
authorities look for suitable guidance to assist with construction. Researchers publish …
Natural Fire Exposure of Structural Timber-Contribution to Determine the Influence in the Fully Developed and the Decay Phase
J Schmid - 2020 - research-collection.ethz.ch
Structural fire safety is one of the most important design requirements-regardless of the
building material. The development of the fire design of timber structures has been adopted …
building material. The development of the fire design of timber structures has been adopted …