Advances in Modelling Heat Transfer Through Wood Framed Walls in Fire

摘要

Described in this paper are advances made in modelling heat transfer through wood framed walls in fire. Previously unpublished experimental results are also given. This type of modelling is used for the determination of the performance of fire safety systems, such as wood framed wall barriers, in accordance with new performance-based building regulations being introduced around the world. Advances include a discrete modelling method for radiative heat transfer in cavities with re-entrant corners and gaps formed by the shrinkage of stud cross-sections.