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Fire Resistance Requirements for Buildings: A Performance Based Approach
Traditionally fire resistance requirements for the structure and separating elements of buildings have been derived from tabulated values, based on building use and height above ground level. There are many factors that influence the fire resistance requirements other than occupancy and height, which are generally `built into' the values presented in the tables. The influence of all these other factors is difficult to identify and virtually impossible to quantify within the present grading system. In keeping with the trend towards performance based fire engineering design, there is a need for a more rational and transparent method for determining the fire resistance requirements for buildings. This paper presents a performance-based method for calculating fire resistance requirements, based on the time equivalent concept. The t-equivalent calculation is a function of fire load, compartment linings and ventilation conditions. The fire resistance period is calculated and then adjusted to take account of the probability of occurrence of a fire, the consequences of structural failure and the effects of an automatic suppression system.
Fire Resistance Requirements for Buildings: A Performance Based Approach
Traditionally fire resistance requirements for the structure and separating elements of buildings have been derived from tabulated values, based on building use and height above ground level. There are many factors that influence the fire resistance requirements other than occupancy and height, which are generally `built into' the values presented in the tables. The influence of all these other factors is difficult to identify and virtually impossible to quantify within the present grading system. In keeping with the trend towards performance based fire engineering design, there is a need for a more rational and transparent method for determining the fire resistance requirements for buildings. This paper presents a performance-based method for calculating fire resistance requirements, based on the time equivalent concept. The t-equivalent calculation is a function of fire load, compartment linings and ventilation conditions. The fire resistance period is calculated and then adjusted to take account of the probability of occurrence of a fire, the consequences of structural failure and the effects of an automatic suppression system.
Fire Resistance Requirements for Buildings: A Performance Based Approach
Faller, George (Autor:in)
Structures Congress 2001 ; 2001 ; Washington, D.C., United States
Structures 2001 ; 1-12
18.05.2001
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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