Accession Number:

AD0625867

Title:

REUSABILITY OF BUILDINGS AFTER A WARFIRE.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

LIN (T Y) AND ASSOCIATES VAN NUYS CALIF*

Personal Author(s):

• Troxell,G. E.
• Degenkolb,J. K.
• Benuska,K. L.
• Loya,B. R.

Report Date:

1964-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

70.0

Abstract:

The report provides a method for the calculation of a fire resistance rating by utilizing an electronic computer program. The evaluation is divided into two parts the resistance to interior exposure and the susceptibility to exterior exposure. Resistance to interior exposure is rated by estimating the probable severity of interior fire, assuming ignition of combustible contents, then combining this estimate with the fire resistance and economic value of the building. The reduced economic value which is calculated as a percentile is referred to as the Building Reusability Index BRI. Susceptibility to exterior exposure is evaluated in terms of an Exposure Protection Index EPI. The rating system was prepared assuming no fire fighting or public utilities available. Author

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR PROPERTIES
• DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
• FIRES
• CIVIL DEFENSE
• DEBRIS
• BLAST
• IGNITION

Subject Categories:

• Safety Engineering
• Civil Defense

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE