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Presentation
Presentation
The UC will provide students with the necessary knowledge to classify the risk of fire in both urban and rural context, allowing them to understand which processes are best suited for their prevention. The UC is essential and being taught at a time when fire safety matters are starting to provide a broader understanding of fire behavior and fie perfomance.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP928-11806
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
PART 1 COMBUSTION 1.1. Combustion phenomenology 1.2. Heat transfer 1.3. Fire dynamics PART 2 FOREST FIRES 2.1. The problems relation with forest fires 2.2. Forest fuels 2.3. Fire behaviour 2.4. Forest fire risk PART 3 STRUCTURAL FIRES 3.1. Fire compartments 3.2 Fire propagation in buildings 3.3. Fire risk assessment in buildings 3.4. Extinguishing agents and extinction mechanisms PART 4 FIRE RISK IN BUILDINGS 4.1. Hazardous locations 4.2. Uses and categories of risk 4.3. Fire load 4.4. Analysis of the risk of fire in buildings PART 5 REACTION TO FIRE AND FIRE 5.1. Reaction to fire. Testing and Standardization 5.2. Fire resistance. Testing and Standardization
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Objectives
Objectives
To know the fundamentals of the combustion reaction and characteristics of heat transfer, understanding the contribution of each of these to the fire propagation. To know general aspects related to forest fires, such as main causes, negative impacts and benefits of the prescribed fire. Understand the contribution of forest fuels, weather, topography and time to forest fire behaviour. To know some fire behavior prediction systems, recognizing their advantages and limitations. Understand and analyze forest fire risk, as well as its components: hazard (probability and susceptibility) and potential damage (vulnerability and economic value). To know the basic principles of fire propagation in buildings and to be able to assess structural fire risk. To know extinguishing agents and extinction mechanisms associated with structural fire suppression (urban and industrial).
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
B-Learning teaching model, with a hybrid of synchronous remote classes (7 weeks) and face-to-face classes (8 weeks). Active teaching-learning strategies: PBL (Problem Based Learning). E-learning platform: Moodle. Assessment model includes valuing class participation and weekly work outside of class (small homework exercises), to encourage continuous dedication to the course. Support for students outside of class.
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References
References
Byram GM (1959) Some Principles of Combustion And Their Significance In Forest Fire Behaviour. Reprinted from: Fire Control Notes 18, 47-57. Viegas DX (2005) A Mathematical Model For Forest Fires Blowup, Combustion Science and Technology 177, 27 51. doi:10.1080/00102200590883624. Viegas DX, Simeoni A (2011) Eruptive Behaviour of Forest Fires, Fire Technology, 47 303 320. doi:10.1007/s10694-010-0193-6. ICNF (2012) Guia técnico do Plano Municipal de Defesa da Floresta Contra Incêndios (PMDFCI). https://www.icnf.pt/api/file/doc/d6a7ab8782f71698 . Coelho AL (2010) Incêndios em edifícios. Edições Orion . Alfragide. Diploma legais da área de SCIE. Notas Técnicas da ANEPC.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
