Physiological Response to Fire Induced Heat Environments.
Abstract
An analytical thermal model is developed of sedentary humans which allows prediction of their transient response to changes in their thermal environment. This model is based in part on steady-state experimental evidence obtained from a human colorimeter. The predictive behavior of the model in terms of sweat rate is compared with evidence obtained from operating the colorimeter in a transient mode. Subsequently, this model is used to show the feasibility of creating fire-safe fallout shelters within reinforced concrete buildings. With minimum pressurized ventilation to these spaces, it is shown that rescue times of six to eight hours are available even though the shelter is adjacent to a major fire location. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA021509
Entities
People
- David M. Bell
- Gary H. Shiomoto
- Richard K. Pefley
Organizations
- Santa Clara University