Physics-Based Simulation Model of Post-Earthquake Fire Spread |
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Authors: | Selina W Lee |
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Institution: | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Cornell Univesity , Ithaca, New York, USA |
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Abstract: | This article describes a new model that simulates the spread of post-earthquake urban fires. Adapting and integrating compartment fire models, this new model explicitly represents: (1) the evolution of fire within a room or roof; (2) room-to-room spread within a building through doorways, by burning through walls and ceilings, and by leapfrogging between windows; and (3) building-to-building spread by window flame impingement; radiation from window flames, room gas, and roof flames; and branding. The model can be used to explore how much, how fast, where, and by what modes fires will spread, and what factors influence fire spread. |
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Keywords: | Fire Simulation Physics-Based Urban GIS |
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