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172 - Lessons from mass timber experiments with Danny Hopkin

One could argue full-scale experiments on fire phenomena are the most enriching for our knowledge as the fire community. The costs associated with them and logistical nightmares of organizing them make them an uncommon sight....

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Oct. 9, 2024

172 - Lessons from mass timber experiments with Danny Hopkin

One could argue full-scale experiments on fire phenomena are the most enriching for our knowledge as the fire community. The costs associated with them and logistical nightmares of organizing them make them an uncommon sight…
Oct. 2, 2024

171 - Exploring Water Mist Systems with Max Lakkonen

I approach modelling water mist with caution. Not that I don't understand it, but because I lack clarity in the goals and objectives, as well I'm usually aware I may not deliver the expectations of my clients in terms of the…
Sept. 25, 2024

170 - Integrating Fire Safety and Security Objectives with Stewe Gwynne and Aoife Hunt

What happens to controlled doors when a fire is detected in the building? They unlock. Elevators? They go down. People are guided somewhere, and the fire strategy is executed. As it should. But what if the real threat is not…
Sept. 18, 2024

169 - Engineering car parks for EV's with Ali Ashrafi and Pawel Woelke

EVs are becoming more of a 'normal' part of fire safety engineering rather than an 'exotic problem'. I've invited two colleagues from Thornton Tomasetti - Ali Ashrafi and Pawel Woelke, to discuss what this engineering looks …