Quintiere Principles of Fire Behavior, Second Edition

2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4987-3564-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 437 Seiten

This book covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames. Using a quantitative approach, the text presents an ideal introduction to the scientific principles behind fire behavior. Individual sections thoroughly discuss such vital issues as heat transfer, ignition, flame spread, fire plumes, and heat flux as a damage variable. Formulas help students examine fire from a quantitative standpoint. While explaining the science of fire, the text applies that science to fire safety design and investigation.

Zielgruppe

Students and instructors in Fire Protection/Fire Science programs at 2-yr and 4-yr schools. It also could be used in short courses in Fire Behavior, Fire Dynamics and Intro to Fire Science. Additionally, it would be helpful to professionals in fire-fighting, forensics and public safety.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Quintiere, James G.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Mathematics Review. Introduction. Combustion. Heat Transfer. Ignition. Flame Spread. Burning Rate. Plumes. Combustion Products. Compartments. Case Studies. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

James Quintiere, Ph.D, is professor emeritus in the Department of Fire Protection at the University of Maryland in College Park. He has more than thirty years of experience in fire research and teaching. He has investigated numerous fire disasters, including the Branch Davidian Compound fire in Waco, Texas, and the 1986 New Year’s Eve DuPont Plaza fire in Puerto Rico.