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World Hotels - An Introduction to Fire Dynamics, 2nd Edition
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 541.361
EAN: 9780471972914
ISBN: 0471972916
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 470
Publication Date: 1999-02-02
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
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Fire Safety Engineering, identified in the original edition as ‘a relatively new discipline, has since grown significantly in stature, as Fire Safety Engineers around the world begin to apply their skills to complex issues that defy solution by the old ‘prescriptive approach to fire safety. This second edition has the same structure as the first highly successful text, but has been updated with the latest research results. Fire processes are discussed and quantified in terms of the mechanisms of heat transfer and fluid flow. Problems addressed include:- The conditions necessary for ignition and steady burning of combustible materials to occur
- How large a fire has to become before fire detectors and sprinkler heads will operate
- The circumstances that can lead to flashover in a compartment
This book is unique in that it identifies fire science and fire dynamics and provides the scientific background necessary for the development of fire safety engineering as a professional discipline. It is essential reading for all those involved in this wide ranging field, from Fire Prevention Officers to Consulting Engineers, whether involved in problems of fire risk assessment, fire safety design, or fire investigation. It will also be of considerable interest and value to research scientists working in building design, fire physics and chemistry.
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Summary: The Bible of Fire Science
Comment: This book is not only an introduction to fire dynamics but is the most important single resource to be used as the foundation for studies in fire science. It covers all the applicable basic materials and sets the stage for the student to be able to pursue further studies in a classroom or independently. It should be mandatory reading for anyone involved in fire reconstruction, fire research, or who is simply interested in the field of fire science.
I have had the book in my library for over 10 years (including the 1st edition) and find myself continually going back to it during the course of my work.
A highly recommended read and purchase
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Summary: Ótimo livro
Comment: É realmente um livro indispensável para qualquer profissional que lide com ciência do fogo. Seu conteúdo deveria fazer parte do currículo mínimo dos Cursos de Formação de Oficiais Bombeiros Militares (CFO-BM) e dos Cursos de Perícia de Incêndios ministrados no Brasil.
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Summary: A great reference
Comment: An indispensable guide to Fire Science and excellent starting point in Fire Engineering - the old faithful of my undergraduate studies at University !
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Summary: The Master Speaks - Again
Comment: An excellent update of Dr. Drysdale's "must-have" 1985 introduction to advanced fire physics. Dr. Drysdale brings the reader up-to-date (as of the 1998 publication date) on the state of the art in fire behavior, analysis, prediction and modeling.
I bought the paperback, because (a) the hardback is more expensive (Dr. Drysdale is Scottish, after all...); and (b) the 3rd edition is hopefully only a few years away. Readers in active day-to-date fire science application work probably will want the more durable hardback edition.
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Summary: an introduction to fire dynamics . this is for you
Comment: fire is one of the most dangeris enamess that we have it can burn all that you have down to the ground and so'' an this saftey tip from me dont play with fire''' thank you... chris j coombes...
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