Structural response of unprotected floor assemblies in realistic residential fire scenarios

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Author	Search for: Bénichou, N.¹; Search for: Su, J. Z.¹; Search for: Bwalya, A. C.¹; Search for: Lougheed, G. D.¹; Search for: Taber, B. C.¹; Search for: Leroux, P.¹
Affiliation	National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
Format	Text, Article
Conference	SIF'10, Michigan State University: 02 June 2010, East Lansing, MI, USA
Subject	Fire
Abstract	This paper presents the results of a full-scale experimental program undertaken to study the impact of basement fire scenarios on the structural integrity of unprotected floor assemblies. The experiments utilized fast-growing fires to challenge the structural integrity of the unprotected floor system above the basement, which may provide an egress route for occupants. A range of floor assemblies were used in the experiments. The results show that the type of joist used and the ventilation conditions have the most impact on the time to structural failure of the floor assemblies. The results also helped in establishing the sequence of fire events and their impact on the ability of occupants to escape during a fire.
Publication date	2010-06-02
In	SIF'10, Michigan State University: 02 June 2010, East Lansing, MI, USA [Proceedings] (2 June 2010): 935–942.
Language	English
Peer reviewed	Yes
NRC number	NRCC 52709 NRC-IRC-20760
NPARC number	20374512
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Record identifier	5a5aac11-fc07-472c-ac30-d757e81dcd00
Record created	2012-07-23
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