Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings

Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings is a comprehensive guide that covers performance-based design, fire development, heat transfer, and 3D modeling techniques to prevent progressive collapse in fire incidents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings is a comprehensive guide that provides structural engineers, architects, and students with a systematic introduction to fire safety design for tall buildings. It is based on current analysis methods, design guidelines, and codes, covering almost all aspects of fire safety design that engineers and architects may encounter. The book discusses performance-based design, the basic principles of fire development and heat transfer, and effective methods for preventing the progressive collapse of buildings in fire. It also showcases 3D modeling techniques to perform structural fire analysis, replicating real fire incidents such as the Twin Towers and WTC7. By demonstrating these techniques, the book helps readers understand the design of structures and analyze their behavior in fire, enhancing their understanding of fire safety and structural design principles.

Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings is a comprehensive guide that provides structural engineers, architects, and students with a systematic introduction to fire safety design for tall buildings. It is based on current analysis methods, design guidelines, and codes, covering almost all aspects of fire safety design that engineers and architects may encounter. The book discusses performance-based design, the basic principles of fire development and heat transfer, and effective methods for preventing the progressive collapse of buildings in fire. It also showcases 3D modeling techniques to perform structural fire analysis, replicating real fire incidents such as the Twin Towers and WTC7. By demonstrating these techniques, the book helps readers understand the design of structures and analyze their behavior in fire, enhancing their understanding of fire safety and structural design principles.

This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or management of tall buildings. It provides a thorough understanding of fire safety principles and practices, and it helps professionals to comply with relevant codes and regulations. By incorporating the latest research and analysis methods, the book ensures that readers are up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a student just starting out, Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings is a valuable tool that will help you to achieve your goals and ensure the safety of occupants and the surrounding environment.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367697716