UPCOMING EVENTS
May
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By NFPA | Under the auspices of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the second phase research on fire safety challenges of tall wood buildings was conducted to quantify the contribution of cross-laminated timber (CLT) building elements in compartment fires. The research encompassed literature review, experiments and modeling. Based on gap identification in the literature review, a series of full-scale CLT compartment fire tests were designed and conducted under various exposure conditions and produced a large amount of experimental data including heat release rates, heat fluxes, char patterns and char depths. The experimental data were analyzed and used to quantify the contribution of CLT building elements to compartment fires. Additionally, an intermediate scale fire testing method was developed to identify adhesives that lead to an improved fire performance and a reduced contribution of CLT to the fire. An engineering calculation method, validated using the experimental results, was refined to predict the influence of exposed CLT on the severity and the duration of compartment fires. The technical data developed from this project will enable designers to develop a fire protection strategy to mitigate the potential hazard to occupants, fire fighters and property. | Free
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June
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14
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By AWC | This presentation examines how fire resistance ratings in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) apply to mass timber and heavy timber construction. Topics include how the IBC incorporates fire testing and calculation methods to quantify fire resistance as well as how various materials, including wood, behave when exposed to high temperatures in fires. Discussion will include code compliant calculation methods for fire resistance ratings of wood frame assemblies and for wood members exposed to fire per the 2015 National Design Specification(NDS) for Wood Construction Chapter 16. Mass timber fire resistance ratings when fully exposed or provided with some degree of noncombustible protection is addressed based on current and proposed future code provisions. Also included is information on fire testing, practical considerations for navigating 2015 IBC Chapter 7 on fire and smoke protection features, and an introduction to cross laminated timber (CLT). | Free
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JOB BOARD
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Fire Protection Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer, Weirich Consulting Services, Southeast US (10/17) Fire Protection Designer Design Technician, Johnson Controls, St. Louis, Missouri (10/17) |
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Fire Sprinkler Systems
Quick Guide for Canopies, Overhangs, & Exterior Projection Sprinkler Requirements |
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