Introduction to Mathematical Fire Modeling
ISBN: 9781566769204 / Angielski / Miękka / 275 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Computer simulation proves to be a valuable tool for the analysis and prediction of compartment fires. With the proper understanding and software, fire safety professionals can use modeling tools and methods to find answers to many critical questions relating to the prevention, investigation, and reconstruction of compartment fires.
Thoroughly updated and revised, An Introduction to Mathematical Fire Modeling, Second Edition introduces the concepts, software, and techniques of computer-aided mathematical modeling and the software for the analysis and prediction of a variety of compartment... Computer simulation proves to be a valuable tool for the analysis and prediction of compartment fires. With the proper understanding and software, fir...
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1370,87 zł |
Encyclopedia of Fire
ISBN: 9781573563024 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fire Few subjects are as fundamental to both nature and human civilization. This reference breaks new ground by going beyond a discussion of the scientific and technical aspects of fire to show how human societies in all parts of the world throughout history have incorporated images of fire into their philosophies, mythologies, religions, music, art, and other areas of human thought and action. Entries cover fire-related theories and concepts, cultural issues and allusions, industrial and military applications, political and social issues, as well as people, events, and organizations.... Fire Few subjects are as fundamental to both nature and human civilization. This reference breaks new ground by going beyond a discussion of the s... |
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575,01 zł |
Industrial Fire Protection Handbook
ISBN: 9781587160585 / Angielski / Twarda / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fundamentally, fire prevention and control refer to systems and practices that increase a facility's ability to avoid fires, limit the development and spread of fires, and rapidly and effectively control fires. Changing safety codes and regulations along with recent technological advances have rendered the first edition of this popular handbook somewhat out of date and left fire safety professionals without a current, reliable reference devoted to their needs.
Comprehensive, uniquely focused, and completely up to date, the Industrial Fire Protection Handbook, Second Edition provides a... Fundamentally, fire prevention and control refer to systems and practices that increase a facility's ability to avoid fires, limit the development and...
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863,14 zł |
The Fire Service: History, Traditions & Beyond
ISBN: 9781591139546 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes called "fire plugs" and why we toll bells and play bagpipes at firefighter funerals.
This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes...
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75,59 zł |
The Fire Service: History, Traditions & Beyond
ISBN: 9781591139645 / Angielski / Twarda / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes called "fire plugs" and why we toll bells and play bagpipes at firefighter funerals.
This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes...
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127,96 zł |
Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings
ISBN: 9781593700546 / Angielski / Twarda / 358 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. Armed with firefighting weapons that would be much more appropriate at a car fire, far too many fire departments are on a collision course with disaster and tragedy, should they encounter a serious high-rise fire. Countless false alarms, along with "good luck" while relying on bad habits, have greatly exacerbated the deadly disease of complacency. District Chief McGrail draws from his 25...
This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting ...
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443,59 zł |
Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job
ISBN: 9781593700782 / Angielski / Twarda / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs on down.
Key Features: • History and traditions of the fire service with overviews of some of the most important fire service leaders, • Detailed explanations of ceremonies for all ocasions from a firefighter's initiation to retirement, • Over 150 photos displaying the rites and... Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effe...
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315,33 zł |
Fire Safety Science
ISBN: 9781851667192 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text provides a reference on the early 1990s state of the art in this field covering topics such as physics, chemistry, toxicology and human behaviour. It contains nearly 100 scientific papers on all aspects of the subject. Many papers are included which illustrate the early 1990s state of development in the mathematical modelling of fire phenomena using computing.
This text provides a reference on the early 1990s state of the art in this field covering topics such as physics, chemistry, toxicology and human beha...
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3173,30 zł |
Modern Polymer Flame Retardancy
ISBN: 9789067643900 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. There are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many human lives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds have been identified as being used as flame-retardants. At present, knowledge of long-term effects resulting from exposure to flame retardants and their breakdown products is limited. The aim of this volume in the book series New Concepts in Polymer Science is to provide a general overview of the nature, mechanism of action, use and environmental hazards for a number of flame-retardants. This monograph (together with the book by the same authors,...
There are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many human lives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds have been iden...
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964,69 zł |
Frca: New Advances in Flame Retardant Technology
ISBN: 9781566767996 / Angielski / Miękka / 163 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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1370,87 zł |
Prevention of Hazardous Fires and Explosions: The Transfer to Civil Applications of Military Experiences
ISBN: 9780792357698 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Besides its obvious destructive potential, military R&D also serves to protect human lives, equipment and facilities against the effects of weapons. Concepts have therefore been developed that improve safety of stationary and mobile facilities against pressure waves, thermal radiation and fire. Effective, fast fire extinguishing equipment has been designed for tank compartments and motors. Closed buildings are demolished and landmines are removed with gas and dust explosions. Stringent safety requirements have been developed for the production of ammunition and explosives. Military and...
Besides its obvious destructive potential, military R&D also serves to protect human lives, equipment and facilities against the effects of weapons. C...
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389,09 zł |
The Dangerous Flammable Fabrics: Burning Ourselves, Our Children and Our Senior Citizens
ISBN: 9781418446741 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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105,49 zł |
Fire and Ice - Tales from an Alaskan Volunteer Fire Chief
ISBN: 9780978976682 / Angielski / Miękka / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Chief Dewey Whetsell, a 34-year veteran with the Cordova (Alaska) Volunteer Fire Department and recipient of Alaska's highest fire service award, chronicles his experiences. (Technology & Industrial Arts)
Chief Dewey Whetsell, a 34-year veteran with the Cordova (Alaska) Volunteer Fire Department and recipient of Alaska's highest fire service award, chro...
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84,42 zł |
Industrial Firefighting for Municipal Firefighters
ISBN: 9781593700812 / Angielski / Twarda / 370 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although municipal firefighters respond to industrial fires or emergencies on a daily basis, even the largest fire departments often focus most of their training and attention on residential and commercial structures, vehicles or wildland firefighting. This book was written to specifically prepare the municipal firefighter for responses to a wide range of industrial fires, where the situation will be much different. As advances in automation and reductions in industrial fire brigades are made, it is increasingly likely that firefighters will be called to an incident at one of these vulnerable...
Although municipal firefighters respond to industrial fires or emergencies on a daily basis, even the largest fire departments often focus most of the...
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315,33 zł |
Fire Fighting Pumping Systems at Industrial Facilities
ISBN: 9780815514282 / Angielski / Twarda / 247 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book describes fixed firewater pump installations for industrial facilities from the viewpoint of the end users, fire protection engineers, loss prevention professionals, and those just entering a career in which decisions about fire pump installations must be made. Therefore much background information is given for the necessary requirements and usefulness of a firewater pump and the services that interface with it. This book's primary objective is the provision of practical information and basic background design principles on the application of fixed pumps for fire fighting...
This book describes fixed firewater pump installations for industrial facilities from the viewpoint of the end users, fire protection engineers, loss ...
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1487,33 zł |
Firefighters and Highrises: 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781478759423 / Angielski / Miękka / 270 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. After serving many years as an engine officer in the same suburban fire station, you pull up in front of your first real highrise fire. It's a 30 story senior living facility with fire showing at several windows about half way up the building. With your highrise hose pack, you and your crew rush into lobby where they're met by a security officer. She tells you the fire is in on the 16th floor and leads you to a recalled freight elevator. Try as they might, you can't get the elevator going so you start climbing the nearest stairs-all in line with departmental SOPs. Right away you run into a...
After serving many years as an engine officer in the same suburban fire station, you pull up in front of your first real highrise fire. It's a 30 stor...
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113,51 zł |
Ladder Company Fireground Operations 3e
ISBN: 9780763744960 / Angielski / Miękka / 251 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn Proven Ladder Company Fireground Operations With Ladder Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition. Fire Department Ladder Companies Face Many Challenges. Ladder Company Personnel Are An Integral Part Of Fire Fighting Operations At The Fireground, And This Book Emphasizes The Point That Fire Fighters Performing Ladder Company Tasks Must Be Properly Trained, Possess The Proper Equipment, And Be Adequately Staffed. Ladder Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition Covers The Basic Objectives Of Ladder Company Work Including The Assignments Of Conducting A Primary Search, Rescuing...
Learn Proven Ladder Company Fireground Operations With Ladder Company Fireground Operations, Third Edition. Fire Department Ladder Companies Face Many...
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770,22 zł |
Flammability Handbook for Plastics
ISBN: 9781566766517 / Angielski / Twarda / 326 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A mini-encyclopedia of basic information on the fire properties of plastics, the Flammability Handbook for Plastics has been widely used and recognized as a basic guide and reference to the fire behavior and fire retardance of plastics. This new updated edition reflects the changing plastics market by providing entirely new sections on thermoplastic elastomers, conductive polymers, multicapability test methods, chlorofluorocarbons and flammability, recycling of plastics and depolymerization of plastics. All new in this edition is both a plastics alphabet and an organization alphabet.
A mini-encyclopedia of basic information on the fire properties of plastics, the Flammability Handbook for Plastics has been widely used and recognize...
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406,13 zł |
Flammability of Polymeric Materials
ISBN: 9781560722564 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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629,53 zł |
Euro Firefighter: Global Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, Command and Control and Firefighter Safety
ISBN: 9781906600259 / Angielski / Miękka / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Paul Grimwood has responded and worked from over a hundred fire stations in the USA and Europe. In this, his third book, he demonstrates how the very best strategies and tactical approaches from Europe and the USA may be effectively combined to enhance firefighter tactics and safety at structure fires. The book also covers and exceeds the 2007 syllabus of the European (UK) EDEXCEL CFBT Instructor Qualification (90 hours) for practical Fire Behavior Training (flashover training in ISO shipping containers and other FDS units). Euro Firefighter is for the CFBT instructor, firefighter, company...
Paul Grimwood has responded and worked from over a hundred fire stations in the USA and Europe. In this, his third book, he demonstrates how the very ...
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355,45 zł |