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Fire from First Principles: A Design Guide to International Building Fire Safety

By: Publication details: United Kingdom; Taylor & Francis Ltd; 30 Jan 2014Edition: 4th Revised editionDescription: 208 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780415832625
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 693.82
Summary: Avoiding complex calculations and specifications, Fire From First Principles is written with architects, building control officers and other construction professionals without fire engineering backgrounds in mind. By tackling an overview of the factors which contribute to fire risk, and how building design can limit these, the reader will gain a fuller understanding of the science behind fire regulations, safe design, and construction solutions. All regulations content is fully updated, and has been expanded to cover the USA and China as well as the UK. Ideal for students of architecture and construction subjects, as well as practitioners from all built environment fields learning about fire safety for the first time.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Health and Well Being 693.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC001119
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore Health and Well Being 693.82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC011558
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Avoiding complex calculations and specifications, Fire From First Principles is written with architects, building control officers and other construction professionals without fire engineering backgrounds in mind. By tackling an overview of the factors which contribute to fire risk, and how building design can limit these, the reader will gain a fuller understanding of the science behind fire regulations, safe design, and construction solutions. All regulations content is fully updated, and has been expanded to cover the USA and China as well as the UK. Ideal for students of architecture and construction subjects, as well as practitioners from all built environment fields learning about fire safety for the first time.

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