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FPE 1st Quarter 2004
This article briefly summarizes an unexpected failure of a sprinkler system:
the catastrophic separation of a mechanical coupling that had been installed
for nearly three years. The author discusses the investigation, testing
procedures, observations, and conclusions drawn.
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This article examines the changing role in regard to the analysis of a fire scene, fire
scene management methods (which acknowledge the needs of all parties participating
in the investigation), and the impact of recent court rulings that directly
impact the FPE's ability to testify as an expert.
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This article discusses the role of a fire protection engineer who is called as
an expert witness and what is expected of him or her. Topics covered
include conducting a proper investigation, proving the case, and working
with attorneys.
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The previous article in this series identified how and why fire alarm testing
can contribute to the "cry wolf syndrome." This article explores alternative
testing strategies that can improve occupant response and reduce this
syndrome.
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This article examines some of the opportunities to learn from the September
11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon, so
that improvements can be made in the future through fire protection
engineering.
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This article provides an overview of the scientific methods covered in
NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, along with step-bystep
procedures for working and testing hypotheses. The authors encourage
fire investigators to become familiar with NFPA 921, as well as other authoritative
references and sources of data and information.
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Book Review of Ignition Handbook-a comprehensive
compilation of ignition data together with
selected theoretical descriptions that, in
the words of the author, "could lead to
conceptual understanding or provide a
framework for making useful practical calculations."
This book consists of 15 chapters
that cover a multiplicity of areas related
to ignition. A CD-ROM that contains
five Excel® files describing various properties
directly related to ignition accompanies
the book.
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Structural fire resistance design - we can do better.
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