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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shields, T. J., 1943-
Other Authors: Silcock, G. W. H (Gordon William Henry), 1943-, Silcock, G. W. H., 1943-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Essex, England : New York : Longman Scientific & Technical ; Wiley, 1987
London ; New York : Longman Academic, Scientific & Technical, 1987
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Evolution of fire safety in buildings
  • Thermal properties of materials
  • Physics of fire
  • Chemistry of fire
  • Development and growth of fires in enclosures
  • The standard fire tests
  • Building regulations
  • Calculation of fire resistance
  • Smoke production, movement and control
  • Fire detection
  • Extinction of fire
  • Means of escape
  • Fire safety evaluation