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Fluid Dynamic Aspects Of Room Fires

Fire Safety Science · 1986 · 94 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

Several fluid dynamic processes which play important roles in the development of accidental fires in structures are discussed.

References

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Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +17

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Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science +11

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Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Compartmental Modeling +9