When a fire occurs in an underground shield tunnel,it can result in substantial property damage and cause permanent harm to the tunnel lining structure.This is especially true for large-diameter shield tunnels that ha...When a fire occurs in an underground shield tunnel,it can result in substantial property damage and cause permanent harm to the tunnel lining structure.This is especially true for large-diameter shield tunnels that have numerous segments and joints,and are exposed to specific fire conditions in certain areas.This paper constructs a full-scale shield tunnel fire test platform and conducts a non-uniform fire test using the lining system of a three-ring large-diameter shield tunnel with an inner diameter of 10.5 m.Based on the tests,the tem-perature field distribution,high-temperature bursting,cracking phenomena,and deformation under fire conditions are observed.Fur-thermore,the post-fire damage forms of tunnel lining structures are obtained through the post-fire ultimate loading test,and the corresponding mechanism is explained.The test results illustrate that the radial and circumferential distribution of internal temperature within the tunnel lining,as well as the radial temperature gradient distribution on the inner surface of the lining,have non-uniform dis-tribution characteristics.As a result,the macroscopic phenomena of lining concrete bursting and crack development during the fire test mainly occur near the fire source,where the temperature rise gradient is the highest.In addition,the lining structure has a deformation characteristic of local outward expansion and cannot recover after the fire load is removed.The ultimate form of damage after the fire is dominated by crush damage from the inside out of the lining joints in the fire-exposed area.The above results serve as a foundation for future tunnel fire safety design and evaluation.展开更多
Glue-laminated timber(GLT)is an engineered wood product widely used in mass timber construction for its strong structural and fire-resistant properties.However,the fire performance of GLT varies significantly due to t...Glue-laminated timber(GLT)is an engineered wood product widely used in mass timber construction for its strong structural and fire-resistant properties.However,the fire performance of GLT varies significantly due to the natural and uncertain phenomena(moisture,exposure time,isotropic,homogenous properties,etc.)of fire and timber.This makes it difficult to predict the fire behaviour of the GLT structural elements.To ensure building safety,it is crucial to assess GLT’s fire behaviour and post-fire structural integrity during the design stages.This study conducted the experimental tests of GLT beams(280 mm×560 mm)without loading(1.4 m)and under a four-point bending load(5.4 m).Tests identified thermal behaviour and charring rates of GLT beam.Then,the residual stiffness of the GLT beam was calculated,and the charring rates of the beams were compared with Australian and European standards.Reliability analysis was conducted for beams for a fire exposure of 120 min,considering the charring rates observed through the analysis and simulating the fire insulations.Results show that the charring rate of GLT made with spruce pine timber varied between 0.43 and 0.81 mm/min,with a mean rate of 0.7 mm/min,aligning with both Australian and European standards.However,considering timber density and moisture content,the charring rates in Australian standards were conservative.The study also found that structural capacity significantly degrades under fire,with a 22%reduction in flexural stiffness after 120 min of exposure.Additionally,GLT beams can safely function for 30 min under 75%of their design moment capacity and for 60 min under 50%capacity.展开更多
Lining materials are widely used in buildings to cover walls and ceilings. Combustible linings may produce a potential high fire hazard in buildings. Once ignited,it propagates fire and accelerates the enclosure fire ...Lining materials are widely used in buildings to cover walls and ceilings. Combustible linings may produce a potential high fire hazard in buildings. Once ignited,it propagates fire and accelerates the enclosure fire growth. Two types of lining materials were studied during the tests:block board and plywood. The test was conducted in an ISO 9705 room,where linings were mounted on walls without the ceiling. By changing the heat output of the burner,the ventilation,etc.,the concentrations of CO2/CO of different lining materials were researched. The effect of test conditions on the production of CO2/CO of different lining materials was investigated,and useful experimental data were provided for the further development of numerical modeling to simulate enclosure fire growth lined with combusti-ble materials.展开更多
To investigate the temperature field and residual bearing capacity of the sandwich wall panels with GFRP skins and a wood-web core under a fire,three sandwich walls were tested.One of them was used for static load tes...To investigate the temperature field and residual bearing capacity of the sandwich wall panels with GFRP skins and a wood-web core under a fire,three sandwich walls were tested.One of them was used for static load test and the other two for the one-side fire tests.Besides,temperature probe points were set on the sandwich walls to obtain the temperature distribution.Meanwhile,the model of the sandwich wall was established in the finite element software by the method of core material stiffness equivalent.The temperature distribution and performance reduction of materials were also considered.The residual bearing capacity of specimens after fire exposure were simulated considering the effects of web spacing,wall panel thickness and fire exposure time.Because the sandwich wall panels were stressed by eccentric compression after a fire,the residual compressive strength of the wall panel after the fire can be calculated through the eccentric loading analysis.Compared with the numerical results,it can be concluded that the effectiveness of calculation method of residual bearing capacity after fire exposure was proved.展开更多
Experimental research was conducted to study the structural behaviors of a steel roof truss model without fire-proof coating under pool fire conditions. The data of temperature distribution and displacements of typica...Experimental research was conducted to study the structural behaviors of a steel roof truss model without fire-proof coating under pool fire conditions. The data of temperature distribution and displacements of typical members were obtained. It is found that the temperature distribution of environment inside the structure, which is found to be in accordance with the multi-zone model with height, has a decisive effect on the tempera^tre evolution of steel members. Besides, it can also be observed that due to the restriction and coordination among the truss members in the localized fire, the maximum relative deflection, which occurs at the mid-span of the top chord, is relatively slight and has not exceeded 1 mm under experimental conditions. On the other hand, the column experiences a notable thermal expansion during the test. Then, a finite element model is presented and validated by the test results.展开更多
The effects and heat transfer mode of water film and sprinkler system on the heat-resistant property associated with the insulation of a fireproof glass were investigated. In the experiments, fireproof glass with a si...The effects and heat transfer mode of water film and sprinkler system on the heat-resistant property associated with the insulation of a fireproof glass were investigated. In the experiments, fireproof glass with a size of 3 300 mm （height）×2 200 mm （width） ×12 mm （thickness） was exposed to an oil pool fire with a power of approximately 1.4 MW. The experimental results show that the application of the water film or sprinkler system on the glass can effectively resist the intensive heat from the fire in the test due to the absorption of latent heat. The permitted period of integrity and insulation with a water film and a sprinkler system could be extended to 60 min. It should be noted that the temperature of the glass surface Can be kept under 60℃in a 60 min test. The experimental results suggest that it is feasible to substitute fireproof glass with water film for a fireproof door as long as the water film or sprinkler system can work stably and water can cover the whole surface of the frreproof glass.展开更多
The apartment fire tests comprise a set of two full-scale fire experiments in a dwelling building made from pre-fabricated concrete elements in April 2013. Two apartments were nearly identically furnished and fully in...The apartment fire tests comprise a set of two full-scale fire experiments in a dwelling building made from pre-fabricated concrete elements in April 2013. Two apartments were nearly identically furnished and fully instrumented with thermocouples, video cameras and gas extraction probes. The apartments were ignited successively whereupon the fire in the second apartment developed freely to post-flashover conditions and got the main focus in this report. The apartment was completely furnished with contemporary furniture and objects, and had an average fire load density for residential occupancy. A full description of the fire load, ventilation conditions and instrumentation are provided. The focus of this report is primarily to obtain conclusions on the horizontal spread of smoke throughout the apartment during the fire growth period. Velocities of smoke spreading were measured to be in the range below 0.05 m/s which means that the smoke migrated over the longest distance throughout the apartment for about 3 to 4 minutes while the flame did not leave the initial fire room. The main aim of the experiments was to collect a comprehensive set of data from a realistic and contemporary fire scenario to validate numerical simulations.展开更多
Non-compliance with respiratory protection programs among firefighters may put them at increased risk of injury and illness from occupational exposures during fire extinguishing activities. This research aims to chara...Non-compliance with respiratory protection programs among firefighters may put them at increased risk of injury and illness from occupational exposures during fire extinguishing activities. This research aims to characterize respiratory protection practices among Florida firefighters. This information will allow better understanding of factors that are associated with non-compliance with respiratory protection guidelines. A survey questionnaire was used to characterize Florida fire departments in this cross-sectional study. Four hundred and seventy-seven surveys were administered to Florida firefighters both in person and electronically to collect information regarding firefighter knowledge and participation in their respective respiratory protection programs during the past twelve months. Survey questions were developed from the model set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which provides standards and regulations regarding firefighter protections. Summary statistics regarding firefighter department size, coverage area, and firefighter employment type were produced. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate factors that impact respiratory protection programs. The 477 respondents were 91% male with a mean age of 39 years old (range 21 - 65 years). The majority of respondents, 76%, were non-smokers, 21% former smokers, and 3% current smokers. In regard to ethnicity, respondents were 77% Caucasian, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, and 4% other. Most respondents were career firefighters, 97%, with less than ten years of experience, 44%, working in a fire department with at least 21 firefighters, 98%. Most respondents, 80%, had a written respiratory program in place. The most cited reason for not having implemented a written respiratory protection program was lack of knowledge related to the program. Multinomial logistic regression analysis of departments with response areas of at least 250,000 square miles produced a statistically significant 0.444 (0.219 - 0.901 CI) odds ratio for having a written respiratory program as compared to those with a less than 10,000 square miles response area. Additional resources need to be given to Florida fire departments to ensure that all firefighters receive adequate respiratory protection in accordance with NFPA guidelines. There is an association between fire departments with large response areas and non-compliance with respiratory protection guidelines in regard to: having a written respiratory program, the frequency of respiratory fit testing, and the frequency of medical fitness testing. This suggests that rural fire departments need additional resources to ensure firefighters are adequately protected. Additional research should focus on why these differences exist in the rural fire departments. Respondents stating a lack of knowledge or no requirement for a written respiratory program suggest that future efforts should focus on respiratory protection education and training.展开更多
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Joint Fund Project(Grant No.U1834208).
文摘When a fire occurs in an underground shield tunnel,it can result in substantial property damage and cause permanent harm to the tunnel lining structure.This is especially true for large-diameter shield tunnels that have numerous segments and joints,and are exposed to specific fire conditions in certain areas.This paper constructs a full-scale shield tunnel fire test platform and conducts a non-uniform fire test using the lining system of a three-ring large-diameter shield tunnel with an inner diameter of 10.5 m.Based on the tests,the tem-perature field distribution,high-temperature bursting,cracking phenomena,and deformation under fire conditions are observed.Fur-thermore,the post-fire damage forms of tunnel lining structures are obtained through the post-fire ultimate loading test,and the corresponding mechanism is explained.The test results illustrate that the radial and circumferential distribution of internal temperature within the tunnel lining,as well as the radial temperature gradient distribution on the inner surface of the lining,have non-uniform dis-tribution characteristics.As a result,the macroscopic phenomena of lining concrete bursting and crack development during the fire test mainly occur near the fire source,where the temperature rise gradient is the highest.In addition,the lining structure has a deformation characteristic of local outward expansion and cannot recover after the fire load is removed.The ultimate form of damage after the fire is dominated by crush damage from the inside out of the lining joints in the fire-exposed area.The above results serve as a foundation for future tunnel fire safety design and evaluation.
文摘Glue-laminated timber(GLT)is an engineered wood product widely used in mass timber construction for its strong structural and fire-resistant properties.However,the fire performance of GLT varies significantly due to the natural and uncertain phenomena(moisture,exposure time,isotropic,homogenous properties,etc.)of fire and timber.This makes it difficult to predict the fire behaviour of the GLT structural elements.To ensure building safety,it is crucial to assess GLT’s fire behaviour and post-fire structural integrity during the design stages.This study conducted the experimental tests of GLT beams(280 mm×560 mm)without loading(1.4 m)and under a four-point bending load(5.4 m).Tests identified thermal behaviour and charring rates of GLT beam.Then,the residual stiffness of the GLT beam was calculated,and the charring rates of the beams were compared with Australian and European standards.Reliability analysis was conducted for beams for a fire exposure of 120 min,considering the charring rates observed through the analysis and simulating the fire insulations.Results show that the charring rate of GLT made with spruce pine timber varied between 0.43 and 0.81 mm/min,with a mean rate of 0.7 mm/min,aligning with both Australian and European standards.However,considering timber density and moisture content,the charring rates in Australian standards were conservative.The study also found that structural capacity significantly degrades under fire,with a 22%reduction in flexural stiffness after 120 min of exposure.Additionally,GLT beams can safely function for 30 min under 75%of their design moment capacity and for 60 min under 50%capacity.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50323005)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2001CB409603)
文摘Lining materials are widely used in buildings to cover walls and ceilings. Combustible linings may produce a potential high fire hazard in buildings. Once ignited,it propagates fire and accelerates the enclosure fire growth. Two types of lining materials were studied during the tests:block board and plywood. The test was conducted in an ISO 9705 room,where linings were mounted on walls without the ceiling. By changing the heat output of the burner,the ventilation,etc.,the concentrations of CO2/CO of different lining materials were researched. The effect of test conditions on the production of CO2/CO of different lining materials was investigated,and useful experimental data were provided for the further development of numerical modeling to simulate enclosure fire growth lined with combusti-ble materials.
文摘To investigate the temperature field and residual bearing capacity of the sandwich wall panels with GFRP skins and a wood-web core under a fire,three sandwich walls were tested.One of them was used for static load test and the other two for the one-side fire tests.Besides,temperature probe points were set on the sandwich walls to obtain the temperature distribution.Meanwhile,the model of the sandwich wall was established in the finite element software by the method of core material stiffness equivalent.The temperature distribution and performance reduction of materials were also considered.The residual bearing capacity of specimens after fire exposure were simulated considering the effects of web spacing,wall panel thickness and fire exposure time.Because the sandwich wall panels were stressed by eccentric compression after a fire,the residual compressive strength of the wall panel after the fire can be calculated through the eccentric loading analysis.Compared with the numerical results,it can be concluded that the effectiveness of calculation method of residual bearing capacity after fire exposure was proved.
基金Project(50706059) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(HZ2009-KF05) supported by Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Fire Science of University of Science and Technology in ChinaProject supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China
文摘Experimental research was conducted to study the structural behaviors of a steel roof truss model without fire-proof coating under pool fire conditions. The data of temperature distribution and displacements of typical members were obtained. It is found that the temperature distribution of environment inside the structure, which is found to be in accordance with the multi-zone model with height, has a decisive effect on the tempera^tre evolution of steel members. Besides, it can also be observed that due to the restriction and coordination among the truss members in the localized fire, the maximum relative deflection, which occurs at the mid-span of the top chord, is relatively slight and has not exceeded 1 mm under experimental conditions. On the other hand, the column experiences a notable thermal expansion during the test. Then, a finite element model is presented and validated by the test results.
基金Project(2006BAK06B02) supported by the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the Eleven Five-Year Plans of ChinaProject(70701019) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The effects and heat transfer mode of water film and sprinkler system on the heat-resistant property associated with the insulation of a fireproof glass were investigated. In the experiments, fireproof glass with a size of 3 300 mm （height）×2 200 mm （width） ×12 mm （thickness） was exposed to an oil pool fire with a power of approximately 1.4 MW. The experimental results show that the application of the water film or sprinkler system on the glass can effectively resist the intensive heat from the fire in the test due to the absorption of latent heat. The permitted period of integrity and insulation with a water film and a sprinkler system could be extended to 60 min. It should be noted that the temperature of the glass surface Can be kept under 60℃in a 60 min test. The experimental results suggest that it is feasible to substitute fireproof glass with water film for a fireproof door as long as the water film or sprinkler system can work stably and water can cover the whole surface of the frreproof glass.
文摘The apartment fire tests comprise a set of two full-scale fire experiments in a dwelling building made from pre-fabricated concrete elements in April 2013. Two apartments were nearly identically furnished and fully instrumented with thermocouples, video cameras and gas extraction probes. The apartments were ignited successively whereupon the fire in the second apartment developed freely to post-flashover conditions and got the main focus in this report. The apartment was completely furnished with contemporary furniture and objects, and had an average fire load density for residential occupancy. A full description of the fire load, ventilation conditions and instrumentation are provided. The focus of this report is primarily to obtain conclusions on the horizontal spread of smoke throughout the apartment during the fire growth period. Velocities of smoke spreading were measured to be in the range below 0.05 m/s which means that the smoke migrated over the longest distance throughout the apartment for about 3 to 4 minutes while the flame did not leave the initial fire room. The main aim of the experiments was to collect a comprehensive set of data from a realistic and contemporary fire scenario to validate numerical simulations.
文摘Non-compliance with respiratory protection programs among firefighters may put them at increased risk of injury and illness from occupational exposures during fire extinguishing activities. This research aims to characterize respiratory protection practices among Florida firefighters. This information will allow better understanding of factors that are associated with non-compliance with respiratory protection guidelines. A survey questionnaire was used to characterize Florida fire departments in this cross-sectional study. Four hundred and seventy-seven surveys were administered to Florida firefighters both in person and electronically to collect information regarding firefighter knowledge and participation in their respective respiratory protection programs during the past twelve months. Survey questions were developed from the model set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which provides standards and regulations regarding firefighter protections. Summary statistics regarding firefighter department size, coverage area, and firefighter employment type were produced. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate factors that impact respiratory protection programs. The 477 respondents were 91% male with a mean age of 39 years old (range 21 - 65 years). The majority of respondents, 76%, were non-smokers, 21% former smokers, and 3% current smokers. In regard to ethnicity, respondents were 77% Caucasian, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, and 4% other. Most respondents were career firefighters, 97%, with less than ten years of experience, 44%, working in a fire department with at least 21 firefighters, 98%. Most respondents, 80%, had a written respiratory program in place. The most cited reason for not having implemented a written respiratory protection program was lack of knowledge related to the program. Multinomial logistic regression analysis of departments with response areas of at least 250,000 square miles produced a statistically significant 0.444 (0.219 - 0.901 CI) odds ratio for having a written respiratory program as compared to those with a less than 10,000 square miles response area. Additional resources need to be given to Florida fire departments to ensure that all firefighters receive adequate respiratory protection in accordance with NFPA guidelines. There is an association between fire departments with large response areas and non-compliance with respiratory protection guidelines in regard to: having a written respiratory program, the frequency of respiratory fit testing, and the frequency of medical fitness testing. This suggests that rural fire departments need additional resources to ensure firefighters are adequately protected. Additional research should focus on why these differences exist in the rural fire departments. Respondents stating a lack of knowledge or no requirement for a written respiratory program suggest that future efforts should focus on respiratory protection education and training.
