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Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)

The Impact of Thermal Imaging Camera Display Quality on Fire Fighter Task Performance

June 11, 2009

Author(s)

Justin Rowe

Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) have become a vital fire fighting tool for the first responder community but there are currently no standardized quality control

Research Required to Support Full Implementation of Performance-Based Seismic Design

April 15, 2009

Author(s)

William Holmes, Andre Filiatrault, John Hooper, Nicolas Luco, Jack Moehle, Maryann Phipps

To encourage further development of PBSD, FEMA commissioned several action plans that included work plans and budgets, and these efforts culminated in 2002 when

Research Required to Support Full Implementation of Performance-Based Seismic Design

April 1, 2009

Author(s)

William T. Holmes, Claret Heider

The performance of modern buildings with respect to protecting life safety in recent earthquakes (e.g., 1989 Loma Prieta, 1994 Northridge, and 2001 Nisqually)

Determination of Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Aggregation Rates Using Real Time X-Ray Diffraction Techniques at High Temperatures NIST GCR 09-924

March 12, 2009

Author(s)

Holly Stretz

The current work explored how choice of surfactant, fire temperature and processing pressure affect the assembly process for particles in the barrier layer. The

Kinetics and Mechanisms of Elementary Reactive Processes in Polymer Pyrolysis. NIST GCR 09-923

March 9, 2009

Author(s)

Vadim D. Knyazev

Polymer backbone scission reactions were studied computationally using polyethylene macromolecules as prototypes. Classical RRKM modeling, molecular dynamics

Radiation Transport Measurements in Methanol Pool Fires with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. NIST GCR 09-922

February 2, 2009

Author(s)

Aykut Yilmaz

Pool fires are buoyancy-driven diffusion flames fed by the vaporization of a horizontally aligned, condensed-phase fuel. Volatile liquids and solids can serve

Analysis of FDS Thermal Detector Response Prediction Capability. NIST GCR 09-921

January 16, 2009

Author(s)

Morgan J. Hurley, Alex Munguia

Predictions of fire plume and ceiling jet temperature and the response of thermal detectors from NIST's Fire Dynamics Simulator(FDS)were compared to data from a

Analysis of Needs and Existing Capabilities for Full-Scale Fire Resistance Testing

October 1, 2008

Author(s)

J Beitel

This program1 was conducted for The National Institute For Standards and Technology under Contact Number NA1341-02-W-0686. Hughes Associates, Inc. performed

NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief No. 1 - Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Special Moment Frames: A Guide for Practicing Engineers

August 30, 2008

Author(s)

Jack Moehle, John Hooper, Chris Lubke

Computational Model for Fire Growth and Spread On Thermoplastic Objects. Final Report.

November 1, 2007

Author(s)

M Bockelie, Q Tang

In this report is described the work effort by Reaction Engineering International (REI) to develop, demonstrate and deliver to the National Institute of

Environmentally Acceptale Fire Extinguishants

August 1, 2007

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

Aircraft fire suppression applications inherently demanding performance requirements, made all the more challenging by low temperature conditions, physical

Online Access to and Data Analysis Tools for Experiments in Building and Fire Science. Final Report.

December 1, 2006

Author(s)

V Raghavan, M Kim, F Geller

Simultaneous Measurements of Drop Size and Velocity in Large-Scale Sprinkler Flows Using Particle Tracking and Laser-Induced Fluorescence.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr.

sprinklers provide an estimated 75% reduction in death rate within residential structures, they are installed in less than 2% of new U.S. homes. A major

Cost Analysis of Inadequate Interoperability in the U.S. Capital Facilities Industry.

December 1, 2004

Author(s)

Alan C. O'Connor, J L. Dettbarn, L T. Gilday

DOM Test Suite Methodology

February 1, 2004

Author(s)

D Dimiradis

Our results extending Kuhn's fault class hierarchy provide a justification for the focus of fault-based testing strategies on detecting particular faults and

BridgeLCC 2.0 Users Manual: Life-Cycle Costing Software for the Preliminary Design of Bridges (NIST GCR 03-853)

September 1, 2003

Author(s)

M A. Ehlen

BridgeLCC 2.0 is user-friendly software developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help bridge designers determine the cost

Analysis of Effective Thermal Properties of Thermall Thick Materials

July 1, 2003

Author(s)

Frederick W. Mowrer

The standard methods used to derive effective thermal properties of thermally thick materials based on bench-scale radiant exposure tests are reviewed and

Simultaneous Measurements of Drop Size and Velocity in Large-Scale Sprinkler Flows Using Particle Tracking and Laser-Induced Fluorescence (NIST GCR 03-852)

July 1, 2003

Author(s)

Anthony D. Putorti Jr., D Everest, A A. Atreya

This paper reports an experimental technique that is developed for instantaneous planar measurement of droplet size and velocity for dilute sprays in general

Application of CFD Modeling to Room Fire Growth on Walls.

April 1, 2003

Author(s)

K M. Liang, T Ma, J G. Quintiere, D Rouson

An evaluation of the NIST FDS model was conducted with particular attention for its use in predicting flame spread on surfaces. Over the course of this

Comparison of FDS Model Predictions With FM/SNL Fire Test Data.

April 1, 2001

Author(s)

Frederick W. Mowrer, P A. Friday

The Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), a recently developed field tire model based on large eddy simulation (LES), is used to simulate seven full-scale fire tests

Buoyant Turbulent Jets and Flames. Part 2. Refractive Index, Extinction and Scattering Properties of Soot. Annual Report.

September 1, 2000

Author(s)

S S. Krishnan, G M. Faeth

Extinction and scattering properties at wavelengths of 250-5200 nm were studied for soot emitted from large buoyant turbulent diffusion flames where soot

A Study of the Mechanisms Leading to Re-Ignition in a "Worst Case" Fire Scenario Final Report Cooperative Agreement No. 70NANB8H0043

January 1, 2000

Author(s)

G Jomaas, J DuBois, J L. Torero

A systematic evaluation of the stability of a re-circulation zone behind a backward facing step under conditions expected in an aircraft engine nacelle has been

Annual Progress Report for Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project. For Grant Period: September 1998 to September 1999.

October 1, 1999

Author(s)

Standards and Technology National Institute of

In 1996, the originators of the Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process project agreed that proven examples of regulatory streamlining initiatives

Concepts of a Performance-Based Building Regulatory System for the United States. Report of the 1996 Activities of the SFPE Focus Group on Concepts of a Performance-Based System for the United States.

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

B J. Beacham

The United States' building and fire communities have recently begun transitioning towards the implementation of performance-based building regulations and the

Assessment of the Technological Requirements for the Realization of Performance-Based Fire Safety Design in the United States. Final Report.

November 1, 1998

Author(s)

B J. Meacham

Performance-based fire safety design methods are being used or developed in many parts of the world. The bases of several of these methods are the many fire

Annual Progress Report for Streamlining the Nation's Building Regulatory Process Project. For Grant Period: December 1997 to October 1998.

October 1, 1998

Author(s)

on Building Codes and Standards, Inc National Conference of States

Comparison of the Seismic Provisions of Model Building Codes and Standards to the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions.

August 1, 1998

Author(s)

Engineers Degenkolb

Executive Order 12699, Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction, requires that all federally owned, leased

Analysis of the ISO 9705 Room/Corner Test: Simulations, Correlations and Heat Flux Measurements.

August 1, 1998

Author(s)

S E. Dillon

A simulation model is implemented in order to predict the fire performance of materials in the ISO 9705 Room-Corner Test. These materials were tested by the L S

Hurricane Fran in North Carolina, September 5-6, 1996

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

Richard D. Marshall

This report describes the surface wind speeds and structural damage caused by Hurricane Fran during its passage across North Carolina and Virginia on 5-6

Analysis of Fire Sprinkler Systems Performance in the Northridge Earthquake

January 1, 1998

Author(s)

R P. Fleming

The performance of nonstructural building components in the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake has received a considerable attention, especially building