NIST and UL research on fire behavior training: Part 5 Stephen Kerber, P.E. from UL, discusses fire behavior training. | SBSK

181K views · 629 reactions | Experiment conducted by NIST with the initial vent openings being only the 2nd floor window. Fire growth and smoke development are shown. After the fire becomes ventilation limited the front door is opened to show the change in flow path and fire dynamics. | Fire Safety Research Institute | Facebook

NIST has released videos and data from fire tests on cold-formed steel-framed shear walls, lightweight building materials used extensively in low-rise to mid-rise commercial construction. The shear walls help transfer horizontal forces, such as those that arise from wind or earthquakes, down to the foundation. The NIST tests included a simulated kitchen fire followed by earthquake-like mechanical loads to test the walls’ structural integrity. These studies can help engineers and fire professiona

7.2K views · 49 reactions | Part 2: The Modern Fire Environment by Stephen Kerber, P.E. from UL on NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research. | SBSK | Facebook

Part 5: Fire Behavior Training by Stephen Kerber, P.E. from UL; on NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research. | SBSK

Part 6: Live Fire Experiments by Daniel Madrzykowski, P.E. from NIST; on NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research. | SBSK

Wind-driven fire conditions dramatically increase risk. This footage shows 30 mph winds and their impact on fire behavior. 🌬️ Flow path acceleration 🔥 Rapid fire spread ⚠️ Increased exposure risk 💬 What indicator tells you the incident has become wind-driven to the extent that fire attack is adjusted? 🎥 Credit: unknown #FireEducation #FireBehavior #FlowPath #flashpointequipment | Flashpoint Equipment