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Principles of fire behavior / James G. Quintiere.

Summary:

Using a quantitative approach, this text covers the scientific principles of fire behavior, such as heat transfer, ignition, flame spread, fire plumes, and heat flux. With an accessible approach to science and math, numerous case studies, and selected color illustrations, this text is ideal for those studying fire safety design and fire investigation. -- back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781498735629
  • ISBN: 1498735622
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 413 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: Second edition.
  • Publisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Evolution of fire science -- Combustion in natural fires -- Heat transfer -- Ignition -- Flame spread -- Burning rate -- Fire plumes -- Combustion products -- Compartment fires -- Design, investigation, and case studies.
Subject:
Fires.
Fire.
Fire investigation.
Fire prevention.
Flame spread.
Fire.
Fire investigation.
Fire prevention.
Fires.
Flame spread.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at North Carolina Community Colleges Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham Community College. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham Community College Gerald B. James Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Rockingham Community College Gerald B. James Library 628.92 Qui 2017 (Text) 30026000958115 General Collection Available -