Fire Simulation

Fire simulation plays a critical role in understanding building fire dynamics, informing safety design decisions, and validating fire protection strategies. This project presents a computational fire simulation of a residential structure subjected to a Ultra-Fast fire scenario. The simulation models a fire with a heat release rate of 1000 kW/m² and a ramp-up time of 73 seconds (as per Ultra fast fire alpha value) from ignition to peak intensity.

This simulation analyzes fire dynamics, NFPA mitigation strategies, and structural impact under these extreme conditions, providing valuable data for fire safety engineering and emergency response planning.

We will evaluate key NFPA standards including fire resistance ratings, egress time requirements, structural integrity thresholds, and smoke management criteria. The simulation results will be systematically compared against established NFPA benchmarks to determine whether the modeled structure meets prescribed safety standards for life safety, property protection, and structural performance.

This compliance-focused methodology will provide a framework for assessing fire safety design effectiveness and identifying potential areas requiring improved fire protection measures to meet NFPA (e.g., NFPA 101, NFPA 72, NFPA 13, NFPA 92) requirements.