Fire Science Show

Wojciech Wegrzynski
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Fire Science Show

Fire Science Show is connecting fire researchers and practitioners with a society of fire engineers, firefighters, architects, designers and all others, who are genuinely interested in creating a fire-safe future. Through interviews with a diverse group of experts, we present the history of our field as well as the most novel advancements. We hope the Fire Science Show becomes your weekly source of fire science knowledge and entertainment. Produced in partnership with the Diamond Sponsor of the show - OFR Consultants

  1. 184 - Cost-benefit analysis in structural fire safety with Thomas Gernay and Chenzi Ma

    6 DAYS AGO

    184 - Cost-benefit analysis in structural fire safety with Thomas Gernay and Chenzi Ma

    This episode delves into the financial aspects of fire safety in building design, highlighting the balance between cost and effectiveness. My guests - prof. Thomas Gernay and Chenzi Ma from Johns Hopkins University share insights from their NIST-sponsored research project on cost-benefit analysis and loss estimation for structural fire safety. In the discussion, we explore the differences between prescriptive and performance-based approaches, discussing insights from a comprehensive analysis ...

    1h 1m
  2. 183 - Innovation and fire safety with Vincent Brannigan

    8 JAN

    183 - Innovation and fire safety with Vincent Brannigan

    History repeats itself. A new thing is invented. We learn about it, understand it, and apply measures to capture its behaviour and regulate it. And then another new thing is invented. The measures we used start failing us, and the cycle repeats all over again.It is not a story of fire safety; it is a story of humanity. Similar cycles can be observed in all aspects of technology. One could call them Innovation Blind Spots after Prof. Rein; in science, you could call them paradigm shifts after ...

    1 hr
  3. 182 - Bias in fire research

    18/12/2024

    182 - Bias in fire research

    Fire is a highly contextualized problem; therefore, there is no such thing as an unbiased or "objective" fire experiment. It is a thing that many researchers would understand but is very rarely pointed out. Where it is not a problem for fire science (more like a 'feature'), it may become one when the results of scientific experiments are directly applied to real-world engineering cases.In this episode, I cover biases in research, from general ones to highly specific fire safety engineering bi...

    45 min
  4. 181 - Regulatory regimes with Vincent Brannigan

    11/12/2024

    181 - Regulatory regimes with Vincent Brannigan

    I just drove 500 km to have a conversation with Professor Vincent Brannigan from the University of Maryland, a very unique expert who combines law with fire engineering. In this discussion, we go into the complexities of building codes and fire safety, comparing traditional design methods (prescriptive) with performance-based designs (and all the stuff in between them). Through anecdotes and historical fire incidents, we highlight the impact of these systems on societal safety, economic devel...

    57 min
  5. 180 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 12 - Pressurization systems

    04/12/2024

    180 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 12 - Pressurization systems

    In this episode of fire science fundamentals, we cover the pressurisation systems. These are smoke control solutions used to prevent smoke from accessing protected spaces, by creating an overpressure in those spaces. Although the idea is very simple, its execution is far from that. Pressurization systems need to work in two distinct states – when all doors to the protected space are closed (over pressurization state), and when some openings are open (flow-path state). In this episode, we...

    48 min
  6. 179 - Assurance in fire safety with Abhishek Chhabra

    27/11/2024

    179 - Assurance in fire safety with Abhishek Chhabra

    Discover the hidden backbone of fire safety with assurance industry expert Abhishek Chhabra as we unravel the essential frameworks that keep our buildings safe and sound. We explore the vital role of standards, accreditations, and testing mechanisms in fostering trust and compliance within the construction industry. It is not easy to talk about, but I assure you (pun intended) that Abhishek can talk about it in an engaging and fun way.Gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape of fi...

    58 min
  7. 178 - Origin stories of fire prevention and firefighting with Michał Stachowicz

    20/11/2024

    178 - Origin stories of fire prevention and firefighting with Michał Stachowicz

    Happy 200th birthday, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services!!! I'm a bit late to the party. Still, I've done my best to celebrate your anniversary in the best way I can - by giving homage to the amazing fire safety engineering and firefighting that came out of Edinburgh and your founder, James Braidwood. In this episode, we tap into the secrets of early fire safety measures and discover the fascinating history of firefighting with our guest, Michał Stachowicz, a dedicated Scottish firefighter. We...

    51 min
  8. 177 - Physics-Based Modelling of Fire Spread with Francesco Restuccia

    13/11/2024

    177 - Physics-Based Modelling of Fire Spread with Francesco Restuccia

    Wildfire modelling is quite complicated when you wish to integrate different fuel packages with different properties in 'real' environmental conditions while managing the transition to/from smouldering. We have a model for each, but how do we make them work in unison without relying too much on their users' skills? This is a subject for a good research grant... a very big one. And this is something 'we' just got!A fire scientist from King's College London, Dr Francesco Restuccia, has just sec...

    58 min
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Fire Science Show is connecting fire researchers and practitioners with a society of fire engineers, firefighters, architects, designers and all others, who are genuinely interested in creating a fire-safe future. Through interviews with a diverse group of experts, we present the history of our field as well as the most novel advancements. We hope the Fire Science Show becomes your weekly source of fire science knowledge and entertainment. Produced in partnership with the Diamond Sponsor of the show - OFR Consultants

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  • Creator
    Wojciech Wegrzynski
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fire Science Show
  • Show Website
    Fire Science Show

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