For ENFP majors only . Characterization and analysis of the flammability and flame resistance of textile materials, including fabrics and interior furnishings. Mechanisms of ignition, burning and extinguishment include flaming or smoldering ignition, flame spread, heat output, smoke and toxic gas production, and extinguishability, material properties and respective fire test methods. Selected topics of current importance of fire protection. Limited to a total of 6 credits.
Theoretical basis is presented for fire induced buoyancy driven flows.
Dimensional analysis for correlations and scale model applications. Smoke movement and combustion products. Human tenability characteristics, physiological effects of exposure components, dosages. Predictive models of material production rates, degradation variables. Effects of the different measuring instrument variables.