This thesis investigates the impact of different fixed firefighting systems (FFFS) on road tunnel resilience. The road tunnel and fire protection communities are consider[...]

CORBIN COE. Experimental Study for Detection of Thermal Runaway, Explosion, and Fire in Li-Ion Batteries Initiated by Hot Plate Method(Under the direction of DR. NICOLE B[...]

Today, most structural design for fire is governed by the International Building Code. Prescriptive code has proven to be efficient and simple to employ for structural de[...]

This research investigated the thermal and mechanical responses of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in fire. The research focused on thermal decomposition and he[...]

Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are still a very new form of energy storage; only finding wide-spread commercial use since the 1970’s. Ever since, li-ion batteries continu[...]

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of weathering on the performance of intumescent fire-retardant coatings on wooden products. The weathering effe[...]

We are now challenged with design-oriented goals of sustainability initiatives requiring energy efficiency in the built environment. Stricter energy codes have added more[...]

The methodology utilized by public sector managers to allocate scarce resources determines the level, efficiency, and effectiveness of service delivery. These decisions[...]

Research on safety climate has focused on supervisor attitudes and their relationship to the attitudes of their direct reports. This study examined the relationship of su[...]

Innovations in engineered wood products have led to an increased interest in the design and construction of high-rise timber buildings. However, concerns arise when consi[...]