FEMTC2011 Conference Information

 

The Fire and Evacuation Modeling community is growing and continues to diversify as new codes, software improvements and data standards promote the use of simulation and modeling tools for technical analysis. Thunderhead Engineering is hosting the inaugural Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference to encourage continued communication and collaboration.

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Day 1 – August 15th, 2011

D1-1 Welcome and Opening Remarks (Does not require registration to view.)
Daniel Swenson, Thunderhead Engineering
D1-2 Using the SFPE Guidelines for Substantiating a Fire Model for a Given Application [Abstract]
Craig E. Hofmeister and Stephen M. Hill, Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc.
D1-3 FDS 6 Development and V&V [Abstract]
Kevin McGrattan, NIST
D1-4 Quality Assessment in FDS: A Bridge to Reliable Simulations [Abstract]
Randy McDermott, NIST
D1-5 PyroSim and Pathfinder Product Updates (Does not require registration to view.)
Brian Hardeman, Thunderhead Engineering
D1-6 Implementation of HVAC Network Model in FDS [Abstract]
Jason Floyd, Hughes Associates, Inc.
D1-7 Putting the Smoke into Smokeview: Recent Updates and Enhancements
Glenn Forney, NIST
D1-8 Water Mist in FDS [Abstract]
Simo Hostikka, VTT, Finland
D1-9 Incorporating Elevators and Escalators into Emergency Evacuation Models [Abstract]
Richard W. Bukowski, Rolf Jensen and Associates
D1-10 FDS+Evac Evacuation Model: Recent Developments [Abstract]
Timo Korhonen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
D1-11 Design of Smoke Ventilation System for the Kolkata Metro Station Using Computational Fluid Dynamics [Abstract]
Shishir Gupta, Mechartes Researchers Pvt. Ltd.
D1-12 Underground Parking Garages – Changing perceptions on smoke control criteria and combining an Integrated HVAC System for Smoke control and Ventilation [Abstract]
Donna Netanel, S. Netanel Engineers and Consulting Ltd. and OffStream Studios
D1-13 Online Fire Research Information Resources [Abstract]
Amanda Robbins, BRANZ and NIST
D1-14 Probabilistic CFD and Evacuation Simulation for Fire Life Safety Assessment [Abstract]
Cornelius Albrecht, Dietmar Hosser, iBMB Fire Protection Division, University of Braunschweig
D1-15 Modeling Case Study: Hudson Yards, New York [Abstract]
John Barrot, ARUP
D1-16 SFPE Pyrolysis Model Parameters Guide [Abstract]
Marc L. Janssens, SwRI Fire Technology Department
D1-17 Validation of FDS Prediction on Fire-Induced Flow: A Follow-up to Previous Study [Abstract]
James Quintiere, Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland

 

Day 2 – August 16th, 2011

Parallel Session A – Fire Modeling
D2a-1 Case Study to Evaluate the Effect of Building Code Violations on the Outcome of a Fatality Fire [Abstract]
Noel Putaansuu, MDE, Seattle, WA
D2a-2 “Ready-to-Use” Building Layouts and Combustible Packages for 3-D Fire Simulations [Abstract]
Alberto Alvarez, WPI – Fire Protection Engineering Department
D2a-3 Analytical Investigation of Fire Loads for Steel-Framed Open-Deck Parking Structures [Abstract]
Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University
D2a-4 A Practical Method for Designing a Virtual Sprinkler Spray [Abstract]
Zachary Magnone, Tyco Fire Protection Products
D2a-5 Evaluation of Thermal Radiation Models for Fire Spread between Objects [Abstract]
Rob Fleury, Arup, Sydney
D2a-6 Coupled Heat Transfer Processes during Fires – A New Model and its Application to Nuclear Facilities [Abstract]
Volker Hohm, Trebes GmbH & Co. KG
D2a-7 Performance Based Fire Engineering to Mitigate Non-Compliance in Exit Provisions [Abstract]
Shyam Dayanandan, Computational Engineering Solutions LLP
D2a-8 Fire Modeling with CAD/GEI Techniques [Abstract]
Mr. Y.F. Pin, Parson Brinckerhoff Ltd, Hong Kong
Parallel Session B – Evacuation Modeling
D2b-1 Evaluating the Predictive Capability of Fire and Egress Models [Abstract]
Rick Peacock, NIST
D2b-2 Implementing a Behavioral Model
Steve Gwynne, Hughes Associates, Inc., UK and Erica Kuligowski, NIST
D2b-3 Use of Evacuation Case Studies to Validate a 3D Agent-Based Pedestrian Microscopic Simulation Tool for Egress [Abstract]
Eric Rivers, Arup, New York
D2b-4 Human Behavior under Fire Situations [Abstract]
Elisabete Cordeiro, University of Coimbra, Portugal
D2b-5 The Utility of a Panic Model on Simulating Crowd Disasters [Abstract]
Tingguang Ma, Department of Fire Protection and Safety Technology, Oklahoma State University
D2b-6 Evacuation Modeling Dependence on Input Parameters [Abstract]
Brian Salyers, Holmes Fire
D2b-7 The Benefits of the Application of a “Monte Carlo” Methodology to Evacuation Modeling [Abstract]
Simon Ham, FiSEC Lincoln Office
D2b-8 Evacuation Simulation of Shipboard Fire Scenarios [Abstract]
Camille Azzi, Ship Stability Research Centre (SSRC), University of Strathclyde