Abstract

Computer modeling of fires has seen dramatic improvements in analytic capability over the last 30 years. As a result, fire modeling can often be used to appraise the effectiveness of the protective measures proposed when one designs a building. Fire behavior is extremely important in fire protection engineering and building design engineering. The ultimate goal of modeling studies is to improve scientific and technical understanding of fire behavior in structural fires. The zone and CFD modeling approaches to simulate fire growth and smoke development from fires in multi-room structures is emphasized in this study. Particular emphasis is placed on the theory and methodology of the widely available CFAST (Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport) and FDS (Fire Dynamic Simulator) computer codes. Studies of this type assist in the understanding of structural fires, and the development of computer modeling studies, and assessment of their analytical capability.

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