Investigation Of Wooden Structures Ignition By Firebrand Accumulation

Abstract

The thesis is focused on firebrands generated in forest fires and their collection in order to different fire intensity. According to different types of firebrands evaluates data gained from prescribed burnings in Pine Barrens, USA. The thesis offers needed data for estimating important firebrand characteristics. It is focused on an implementation of the data for investigation of wooden structural ignition by firebrand accumulation along critical parts of building construction. Different configurations and types of firebrands involving real bark slices are tested in the laboratory conditions. New methodologies are designed and tested for firebrand collection as well as for heat properties investigation of the collected firebrands and wooden panels in the laboratory.