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Performance-Based Design of Smoke Control Systems Using FDS
Track(s): Building & Life Safety, Codes & Standards

Nathan Birmingham, Rolf Jensen and Associates

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The prescriptive code requirements for atrium smoke control systems are not always appropriate, depending on atria geometry. Designers often turn to computational fluid dynamic (CFD) fire models to assist in their design. You will learn about the objectives, methodology, limitations, and key assumptions associated with designing a smoke control system to meet a set of performance objectives described in NFPA 92B.

Nathan Birmingham, P.E. LEED AP, a Consultant at Rolf Jensen and Associates, Inc of Boston, MA is member of NFPA and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Mr. Birmingham has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has years of experience applying computer fire and egress models to real world applications.