Travel guide
A newly developed methodology, based on the concept of ‘travelling fires’ in large enclosures, will assist with structural fire analysis. Jamie Stern-Gottfried, Guillermo Rein and José Torero report
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Field research
Rodrigo Machado discusses some of the ethical questions posed by the growing use of computational simulation modelling within the fire safety engineering field
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Support system
The fire performance of engineered floor joists is explored by Tom Lennon and Danny Hopkin
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External use
A warehouse fire in the Republic of Ireland illustrates the relevance of LPS 1181 testing and the reliability of composite panels in external arson attack situations. Mark Harris reports
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Study skills
John Moschella examines fire-centric graduate programmes worldwide to see if a best practice curriculum is emerging
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Testing limits
Certain aspects of fire-rated cable tests need revisiting to ensure cable integrity under fire conditions, argues Tony Mayo
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Smoke dilution - case study
Howard Morgan, Paul Harris and John Ivison present a generic case study for smoke control by dilution in an atrium hotel
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Call to action
Discussing the ongoing challenge of false alarms, Robert Thilthorpe details a series of best practice case studies showing how the problem has been tackled through teamwork
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Alarmed by detection?
The components that make up an alarm and detection system are described in a new book from the Fire Protection Association. Anna Hayes reports
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Double jeopardy
Discussing the ongoing risks from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning in homes, Gerald Jones makes the case for a more integrated approach
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Going digital
Ray Puttock examines Sir Ken Knight’s report into the Lakanal tower block fire and advises on digital fire safety systems for use in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings
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Access panels
New automatic extinguisher panels now coming on the market should be more accessible to fire alarm installers. Andrew Foster explains
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Most significant
Developments in semiconductor technology could be harnessed for fire detection. Rowland Davies reports
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