Examination initial parameters of fires for fire spread simulations

Abstract

Due to the continuous development of building materials and technologies, the study of indoor fires and heat load on building structures are topical issues nowadays. Despite modern construction and the use of modern fire protection equipment, fires occur in buildings on a daily basis. Some of the fires occur in the premises of residential buildings, so we consider it important to study the spread of a fire in an average room and its effects on building structures with the help of a unit fire. In fire spread simulations the initial model of the fire is a key issue. In our research a model of unit fire was created and examined in simulation environment, which is presented in detail in this paper. It was examined how the initial parameters of the fire affects the simulation results. With our experience, we want to help the work of fire designers and to contribute to fire prevention.