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Analysis of Fiber-glass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material on double skin façade (DSF) for reducing indoor air temperature of laboratory in tropical climate

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Laboratories are spaces within the confines of sophisticated instruments and apparatus that operate tirelessly. The constant operation of high-performance machinery coupled with the ceaseless activity of researchers and students creates an environment ...
Muhammad Zulhilmi Mohd Zuki, Hilma Tamiami Fachrudin, Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, Mohammad Dolok Lubis, Boonsap Witchayangkoon   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Forced Draught Impact on Externally Venting Flames: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wind can significantly influence fire development and spread in urban and forest environments causing fatal consequences for the public, the first responders, and the environment. Wind‐driven fires can have a significant impact on structural fires as wind can increase the fire's intensity, development, and flame spread.
Anoop Subramania Warrier, Jan Smolka, Kamila Kempna, Meet Panchal, Tony Graham, Eleni Asimakopoulou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Experimental Investigation on the Impact of Burner Height and Location on the Characteristics of Externally Venting Flames

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fire sources in actual compartment fires exhibit a predominantly uneven spatial distribution. In this context, the impact of the height and location of the fire source, as well as the heat release rate (HRR) of the fire, on the thermal characteristics of Externally Venting Flames (EVF) is experimentally investigated.
Dionysios I. Kolaitis, Andrianos E. Koklas   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades—Brief Information on the Outcome of the Project

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth, Anja Hofmann‐Böllinghaus, Fabien Dumont, Johan Anderson, Johan Sjöström, Mikael Bergius, Roman Chiva, Octavian Lalu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flammability of Facades Across Scales and International Standards

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Facade fires are a rare but destructive hazard that can lead to the rapid spread of fire between the floors and fire compartments of a building. Today, there are at least 21 different national standards for facade fire tests in use around the world, which seek to categorize facades based on their flammability.
Matthew Bonner, Wojciech Węgrzyński, Jakub Bielawski, Guillermo Rein   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Burning Lessons: The Failure to Learn From Major Fire Incidents

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Major fire disasters continue to cause substantial loss of life, economic damage, and social disruption worldwide. Although investigations occur in most countries, lessons learned are often fragmented, published in incompatible formats, or not published at all.
Anja Hofmann‐Boellinghaus, Dirk Aschenbrenner   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

HRR–Time Behaviour of Untreated Wood Under SBI Conditions: Implications for the Interpretation of FIGRA and THR600

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reaction‐to‐fire classification of wood‐based materials in Europe relies on SBI‐derived parameters such as FIGRA and THR600. While these parameters provide a robust and practical basis for classification, their relationship to the underlying HRR–time development remains difficult to interpret.
Steven J. Paulussen
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing the Shading Device Configuration of Kinetic Façades through Daylighting Performance Assessment

Buildings
When designing a façade, it is essential to consider the impact of daylight and how it can be optimized through external movable shading devices. To accurately evaluate the lighting performance of a kinetic facade, it is crucial to consider the operation
Dong-Hyun Kim, Hieu Trung Luong, Trang Thao Nguyen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychological Contracts With Purpose: A Review and Path Forward

Journal of Organizational Behavior, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This review advances the understanding of psychological contracts (PCs) that include third‐party beneficiaries and transcend self‐interested goals, which we term “PCs with purpose.” PC theory has challenged the assumption that social exchange relies solely on balanced rewards and inducements, highlighting that individuals may wish to ...
Marjo‐Riitta Diehl, Anna Kevätsalo, Jacqueline Coyle‐Shapiro   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Integration of a Novel Photocatalytic Air Purification Façade Component in Buildings

Buildings
Indoor air quality determines the comfort, health, and wellbeing of people in buildings. Windows are the optimal elements for providing natural ventilation and fresh air, but the outside contains suspended particles that can be harmful in high ...
Judit Lopez-Besora, Cristina Pardal, Antonio Isalgue, Oriol Roig   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source