

Episode 81 - Keeping The Fire Out
6 snips Feb 9, 2024
Scott Johnson, a former consulting structural engineer, discusses fire design principles and the role of structural engineers in creating more efficient buildings. Topics include collaborative efforts between architects and engineers, load capacity in a fire, fire resistance requirements and tests, flammable exit panels, and fire system assembly.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Responsibilities and Collaboration in Fire Engineering for Structural Engineers
01:45 • 21min
Load Capacity and Slenderness Ratios in Fire
22:48 • 3min
Requirements and Tests for Fire Resistance in Structural Engineering
26:14 • 12min
The Characteristics and Benefits of a Flammable Exit in Fire Resistant Construction
37:56 • 2min
Influencing Bearing Walls and Flame Block Product Impact on Shear and Axial Capacities
40:13 • 2min
Fire System Assembly and Requirements
41:44 • 7min