Fire Dynamics, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2017

  • Gregory E. Gorbett
  • James L. Pharr
  • Scott Rockwell
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Improve readers' understanding of fire dynamics with real-world insight and research

Fire Dynamics offers a comprehensive approach to fire dynamics that integrates research and real experiments from the field. The 2nd Edition's design makes locating information even easier for the reader. With twelve chapters and FESHE and NFPA references and guidelines throughout, this book is a useful resource for all fire service professionals - from the student to the fire investigator.

  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Chapter 2 Fire Basics
  • Chapter 3 Math Review for Basic Fire Science Applications
  • Chapter 4 Fires from Gas Phase Fuels
  • Chapter 5 Fires from Liquid Phase Fuels
  • Chapter 6 Fires from Solid Phase Fuels
  • Chapter 7 Heat Release Rate
  • Chapter 8 Ignition
  • Chapter 9 Enclosure Fire Dynamic Basics
  • Chapter 10 Extinguishment
  • Chapter 11 Explosions
  • Chapter 12 Introduction to Fire Modeling
  • Glossary

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