Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety
1st Edition
Published on 19. November 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-471-57236-7 (ISBN)
Description
Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included. Each chapter features study aids along with questions and answers.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
667 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-57236-7 (9780471572367)
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Person
James Patterson is the author of Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety, published by Wiley.
Content
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES: HOW FIRES WORK.
Fire Phenomenon in Buildings.
Effects of Fire.
SOFT TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR FIRE SAFETY.
Design Strategies.
Major Occupancy Classifications.
Defining Construction Types.
Design Guides for Major Occupancy Types.
Exits and Egress.
HARD TECHNOLOGIES: CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF FIRE SAFETY.
Passive Construction Components.
Active Construction Components.
Appendices.
Glossary of Fire Terms.
Bibliography.
Index.
Fire Phenomenon in Buildings.
Effects of Fire.
SOFT TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR FIRE SAFETY.
Design Strategies.
Major Occupancy Classifications.
Defining Construction Types.
Design Guides for Major Occupancy Types.
Exits and Egress.
HARD TECHNOLOGIES: CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF FIRE SAFETY.
Passive Construction Components.
Active Construction Components.
Appendices.
Glossary of Fire Terms.
Bibliography.
Index.