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1. Estimation of Hurricane Wind Speed Probablities: Application to New York City and Other Coastal Locations
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1773
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 10/11/2012
Authors: Dong Hun Yeo, Emil Simiu, Ning Lin
Abstract: This paper presents a procedure for estimating parametric probabilistic models of hurricane wind speeds from existing information on estimated wind speeds with various mean recurrence intervals (MRIs). Such models may be needed, for example, for ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912130

2. A Model for Geometry-Dependent Errors in Length Artifacts
Series: Journal of Research (NIST JRES)
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/27/2012
Authors: Daniel S Sawyer, Brian Parry, Christopher J Blackburn, Balasubramanian Muralikrishnan, Steven David Phillips
Abstract: We present a detailed model of dimensional changes in long length artifacts, such as step gauges and ball bars, due to bending under gravity. The comprehensive model is based on evaluation of the gauge points relative to the neutral bending surface. ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910861

3. Factors Influencing the Smoldering Performance of Polyurethane Foam
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1747
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/26/2012
Authors: Mauro Zammarano, Szabolcs Matko, Roland H. Kraemer, Rick D Davis, Jeffrey W Gilman, Shivani Navin Mehta
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate whether polyurethane foam (PUF) could be produced as a standard reference material for ultimate use in a standard test intended to ensure the smoldering performance of commercially available upholstered ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911753

4. Evacuation of People with Disabilities on Stairs
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/18/2012
Authors: Erica D Kuligowski, Bryan Hoskins, Richard D Peacock, Emily Anne Wiess
Abstract: The time that it takes a population to reach safety when descending a stairwell during building evacuations is typically described by measureable engineering variables. These engineering variables include stairwell geometry, speed, density, and pre ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911764

5. More Thoughts on Defaults
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/18/2012
Authors: Steve M.V. Gwynne, Erica D Kuligowski, Michael Spearpoint
Abstract: In this paper, the use of default values in egress models is explored and specific values are proposed to combat issues of model misuse. The authors suggest that defaults should represent the most credibly conservative estimates available for core ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911655

6. Theory Building: An Examination of the Pre-evacuation Period of the 2001 WTC Disaster
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/18/2012
Author: Erica D Kuligowski
Abstract: This paper presents a portion of the author’s PhD dissertation involving a qualitative study of occupant behavior in response to the 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster. Through analyses of transcripts from 245 face-to-face interviews with survi ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911656

7. Annex 47 Report 2: Commissioning Tools for Existing and Low Energy Buildings
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1744
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/17/2012
Authors: Christian Neumann , Henk Pietsman, Harunori Yoshida , Hideki Yuzawa, Takeshi Watanabe, Katsuhiro Kamitani, Hiroshige Kikuchi , Dirk Jacob, Oliver Baumann, Daniel Choiniere, Natascha Sylvia Milesi-Ferretti
Abstract: This report summarizes part of the work of IEA-ECBCS Annex 47 Cost-Effective Commissioning of Existing and Low Energy Buildings. It is based on the research findings from the participating countries. The publication is an official Annex report. Repo ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908328

8. Annex 47 Extended Project Summary
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1750
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/17/2012
Authors: Natascha Sylvia Milesi-Ferretti, Daniel Choiniere
Abstract: In 2006, researchers from 22 organizations in ten countries began a joint effort to enable the cost-effective commissioning of existing and future buildings to improve the buildings’ operating performance. The commissioning techniques developed thro ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910906

9. Commissioning Cost-Benefit and Persistence of Savings: A Report on Cost-Effective Commissioning of Existing and Low Energy Buildings
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1727
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/17/2012
Authors: Hannah Friedman, Marti Frank, David Claridge, Kristin Heinemeier, Kim Crossman, Eliot Crowe, Cory Toole, Natascha Sylvia Milesi-Ferretti, Daniel Choniere
Abstract: Commissioning of new and existing buildings has been shown to reduce energy usage and can also produce non-energy related benefits such as improved occupant comfort. When compared with other initiatives such as installation of high efficiency equ ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907182

10. Assessment of Factors Affecting Fire Performance of Mattresses: A Review
Topic: Building and Fire Research
Published: 9/3/2012
Authors: Rick D Davis, Shonali Nazare, Kathryn M Butler
Abstract: An in-depth analysis of U.S. residential fire statistics shows that although the total number of fires and deaths due to mattress fires has dropped as a result of several regulatory approaches, the mattress/bedding fires continue to account for one ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912268