Blar i SINTEF Community på emneord "Fire safety"
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Experiences with CLT Construction in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2020)The use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) elements in buildings is an innovative and upcoming construction method. In Norway, due to its eco-friendly potential, more widespread use of the method is expected despite limited ... -
Experimental study of fire exposed expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation protected by selected coverings
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Insulation products made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) are commonly utilized in buildings. However, Norwegian building regulations restrict the use of such combustible insulation due to an increased risk of fire spread and ... -
Functional testing of ventilation systems in schools during activated fire alarm. Coherence with the fire safety strategy
(RISE Rapport;2022:72, Chapter, 2022)The purpose of this paper is to present results from functional testing of ventilation systems in schools during activated fire alarm. It was investigated whether the results had coherence with the ventilation strategy in ... -
Upgrading of Fire Resistance to Architectural Heritage Escape Route Timber Doors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Original timber stairwell doors in historic masonry apartment buildings of architectural heritage value can be found in the larger cities of Norway. In Oslo, there are around 4000 such buildings, of which many still hold ... -
Use of EPS formwork blocks in 4-storey apartment buildings. Risk- and vulnerability analysis
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)The purpose of this paper is to make a risk- and vulnerability analysis for the use of EPS formwork blocks in 4-storey apartment buildings. This abstract presents an ongoing study. EPS is defined as combustible insulation ...