CFD Modelling of Tunnel Fires

This chapter describes the general basis of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes, outlines the models used in smoke movement analysis, and the paper attempts to describe some of the uncertainties that can arise. CFD provides a powerful tool for the analysis of complex fire situations in tunnels. The details of geometry and ventilation systems can be represented, taking advantage of the three-dimensional prediction capability of modern CFD codes. The physical behavior of the fluid is represented by way of mathematical models and it is possible to extend the description of the fluid to include effects such as turbulence, buoyancy, combustion and heat transfer by radiation and convection, all in a single simultaneous calculation.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Rhodes, Norman
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 267-283
• Monograph Title: The Handbook of Tunnel Fire Safety

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fire fighting; Fires; Fluid dynamics; Heat transfer; Mathematical models; Tunnels; Ventilation systems
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

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• Accession Number: 01087793
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0727731688
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 2008 7:35AM