Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety
Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides
1. Auflage November 1993
344 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-471-57236-7
John Wiley & Sons
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.
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.
James Patterson is the author of Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety, published by Wiley.
