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Analysis of the Thermal Characteristics of Welding Spatters in SMAW Using Simplified Model in Fire Technology

Energies, 2020
In this study, the thermal characteristics of welding spatters were analyzed to predict the risk of fire spread in the shield metal arc welding. The mean diameters and the distribution shapes of the particles were investigated with the variation of the ...
Yeon Je Shin, Woo Jun You
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Influence of fire retardant additives on fire properties of materials based on polyester resin polimal 1033 APy

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2013
To investigate the influence of special additives – fire retardants – on the selected fire properties of materials based on polyester resin Polimal 1033 APy produced in the chemical plant ‘Organika-Sarzyna’ in Poland, a full scale of fire methods has ...
Jerzy Gałaj, Marzena Półka, Ritoldas Šukys   +2 more
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Analysis on the Fire Growth Rate Index Considering of Scale Factor, Volume Fraction, and Ignition Heat Source for Polyethylene Foam Pipe Insulation

Energies, 2020
The fire growth rate index (FIGRA), which is the ratio of the maximum value of the heat release rate (Qmax) and the time (tmax) to reach the maximum heat release rate, is a general method to evaluate a material in the fire-retardant performance in fire ...
Jung Wook Park, Ohk Kun Lim, Woo Jun You
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Simulation Tests of Extinguishing Process Using Mist Nozzles With Application of Hybrid Fire Model

Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2016
The article presents a computer model of the fire extinguishing process using mist nozzles. A previously developed hybrid fire model was used for this purpose.
Jerzy Gałaj, Marek Konecki, Ritoldas Šukys   +2 more
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Fire Safety in Tall Timber Building: A BIM-Based Automated Code-Checking Approach

Buildings, 2020
Fire safety regulations impose very strict requirements on building design, especially for buildings built with combustible materials. It is believed that it is possible to improve the management of these regulations with a better integration of fire ...
Kristina Kincelova, Conrad Boton, P. Blanchet, C. Dagenais   +3 more
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A Review of Sociological Issues in Fire Safety Regulation [PDF]

, 2016
This paper presents an overview of contemporary sociological issues in fire safety. The most obviously social aspects of fire safety—those that relate to the socioeconomic distribution of fire casualties and damage—are discussed first.
A Alvarez, A Wolski, B Barnes, BJ Meacham, BJ Meacham, C Beyler, CM Fleischmann, CR Jennings, D Fennell, D MacKenzie, DD Drysdale, Department of Communities and Local Government, E Ronchi, EJ Palmer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, G Hansen, G Rein, Graham Spinardi, H Collins, H Roberts, Health & Safety Executive, HJG Haynes, HW Emmons, J Downer, J Downer, JC Branner, JG Quintiere, JM Albano, Jose Torero, L Ross, Luke Bisby, M Ahrens, M Bullock, M Bullock, M Bullock, M Bullock, M Bullock, M Law, M Spearpoint, PJ May, PJ May, PL Fradkin, TZ Harmathy, V Babrauskas, V Babrauskas, WD Cullen, Y Wang   +46 more
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Analysis of natural radionuclide concentrations in selected building materials available on the domestic market

SHS Web of Conferences, 2018
This article presents the results of natural radioactivity research for selected building materials such as: ceramic blocks, cellular concrete, solid bricks, ceramic roof tiles, cement, mortars, plaster and adhesives available on the domestic market.
Łukaszek-Chmielewska Aneta, Girard Martin, Wojtkowski Karol, Isajenko Krzysztof, Piotrowska Barbara   +4 more
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Comparison of Water Curtain Effectiveness in the Elimination of Airborne Vapours of Ammonia, Acetone, and Low-Molecular Aliphatic Alcohols

Applied Sciences, 2018
The paper presents results of comparative tests related to the effectiveness of water curtains in the elimination of airborne vapours of ammonia, acetone, and low-molecular aliphatic alcohols.
Tomasz Węsierski, Małgorzata Majder-Łopatka   +1 more
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Effects of Welding Time and Electrical Power on Thermal Characteristics of Welding Spatter for Fire Risk Analysis

Energies, 2020
To predict the fire risk of spatter generated during shielded metal arc welding, the thermal characteristics of welding spatter were analyzed according to different welding times and electrical powers supplied to the electrode.
Yeon Je Shin, Woo Jun You
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Observational Study of Tocilizumab in Children With Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of using tocilizumab in children with febrile infection‐related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) and explore tocilizumab‐related changes in interleukin (IL)‐6 levels. Methods Patients with FIRES admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Beijing Children's Hospital were retrospectively ...
Yushan He, Jie Wu, Chaonan Fan, Zheng Li, Jun Liu, Kechun Li, Quan Wang, Suyun Qian   +7 more
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