External Fire Spread

Building Separation and Boundary Distances (BR 187)
1. Auflage 1991
ISBN: 978-0-85125-465-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 50 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 298 mm, Gewicht: 156 g

This FRS report describes different methods for calculating adequate space separation between buildings, in support of Approved Document B of the Building regulations for England and Wales. Part 1 describes the Enclosing rectangle and Aggregate notional area methods. Part 2 describes the basis of the methods given in Part 1.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chitty, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Gebäudebrandschutz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1. Introduction. Methods for determining boundary distance. Enclosing rectangles (geometric method). Aggregate notional areas (protractor method). Appendix A: Alternative approach to Table 1 for calculating maximum permitted unprotected areas in relation to enclosing rectangles. Part 2: Heat radiation from fires and building separation. Introduction. Effect of radiation on combustible materials. Intensity of radiation from compartment fires. Radiation from facades of burning buildings. Calculation of intensity of radiation at any point. Specification of boundary distance. Calculation of separation distance. References. Appendix 1: Pilot ignition with the flame on the surface. Appendix 2: Separation distance from infinitely high radiator. Appendix 3: Widely spaced openings. Appendix 4: Recess with openings in rear wall only

Über Autor(innen)

BRE, UK