Fire Behaviour and Combustion
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Explain the fire triangle and its components. How does the removal of any one component affect the fire?
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Describe the stages of fire development: incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay. What factors influence each stage?
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What is flashover, and what conditions contribute to its occurrence in a fire scenario?
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Compare the combustion processes of a solid, liquid, and gas. How do the combustion characteristics differ for each phase?
Fire Detection and Suppression
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List and explain the different types of fire detection systems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?
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Describe the principles behind automatic fire sprinkler systems. How do they work to suppress a fire?
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What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher? Provide examples of different types of fire extinguishers and the types of fires they are designed to combat.
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Explain the concept of a fire alarm zone and how it relates to building safety.
Fire Protection Systems
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Discuss the importance of compartmentalization in fire safety engineering. How does it prevent the spread of fire within a building?
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Describe the design considerations for an effective fire escape route in a commercial building.
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What is a smoke management system? How does it enhance the safety of building occupants during a fire emergency?
Fire Risk Assessment and Codes
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What is a fire risk assessment? Explain the key steps involved in conducting a thorough fire risk assessment for a commercial building.
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Discuss the role of building codes and standards in fire safety engineering. How do these regulations help ensure the safety of occupants?
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Compare prescriptive-based codes with performance-based codes in fire safety engineering. What are the advantages and limitations of each approach?
Human Behaviour and Evacuation
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Describe the factors that influence human behavior during a fire emergency. How do people's reactions impact evacuation procedures?
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What is the "Egress Time" concept? How can engineers optimize building design to facilitate efficient evacuation?
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Explain the concept of a "refuge area" in the context of fire safety. Why are these areas important in tall buildings?