Contemporary Fire Safety Engineering in Timber Structures: Challenges and Solutions

Xiaowei Zang; Wei Liu; Dali Wu; Xuhai Pan; Wei Zhang; Haitao Bian; Ruiqi Shen

doi:10.3390/fire7010002

journal article Open Access Dec 20, 2023

Contemporary Fire Safety Engineering in Timber Structures: Challenges and Solutions

Xiaowei Zang

Wei Liu

Dali Wu Xuhai Pan Wei Zhang

Haitao Bian

Ruiqi Shen

Fire Vol. 7 No. 1 pp. 2 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

As environmental conservation and sustainability gain prominence globally, modern timber structures are receiving increased focus. Nonetheless, the combustible nature of timber raises significant fire safety concerns. This review explores the recent advancements in fire safety engineering for timber structures, emphasizing both contemporary high-rise buildings and historical timber constructions. It covers topics like inherently safer design principles, fire risk prediction, and evacuation methodologies. The review emphasizes the criticality of selecting suitable materials, structural design, firefighting systems, and advanced sensor technologies for early fire detection. Additionally, we analyze and compares various evacuation strategies, offering insights into the challenges and future directions for fire safety in modern timber structures.

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Published: Dec 20, 2023
Vol/Issue: 7(1)
Pages: 2
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Authors

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Xiaowei Zang

College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Control, Nanjing 211816, China

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Wei Liu

Science and Technology on Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Shaanxi Applied Physics and Chemistry Research Institute, Xi′an 710061, China

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Dali Wu

College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Control, Nanjing 211816, China

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Xuhai Pan

College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Control, Nanjing 211816, China

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Wei Zhang

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China; Micro-Nano Energetic Devices Key Laboratory of MIIT, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Space Propulsion, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China

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Haitao Bian

College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Control, Nanjing 211816, China

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Ruiqi Shen

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China; Micro-Nano Energetic Devices Key Laboratory of MIIT, Nanjing 210094, China; Institute of Space Propulsion, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: 52004134

Cite This Article

Xiaowei Zang, Wei Liu, Dali Wu, et al. (2023). Contemporary Fire Safety Engineering in Timber Structures: Challenges and Solutions. Fire, 7(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7010002

Contemporary Fire Safety Engineering in Timber Structures: Challenges and Solutions

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