Principles of Fire Protection

Master the Art of Fire Protection: Designing Safety & Protection Systems

This book addresses the performance of a multi-storey timber building subjected to a model fire that represents a real, potentially devastating internal fire. Readers will learn about factors concerning fire hazards in buildings; the mechanisms of how fires start and spread; and the degrading impact of fire on wood and wood-based materials, especially their mechanical properties. The book also discusses the fire resistance of timber buildings and the design principles for fire safety, summarised in Eurocodes.

Learn the basics of fire safety to protect your organizations and homes

Managing Fire Safety in Workplace