This article presents simulation examples for three types of firefighting equipment for cultural heritage buildings using Particleworks, a CFD software based on the Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) method: a water discharge gun, a drencher, and a firefighting drone. Such firefighting equipment is generally verified by means of installation standards and on-site water discharge tests, however, field tests that include all realistic fire conditions are impractical due to the cost and the physical risk to valuable buildings.
Numerical simulation is therefore beneficial for the first evaluation of the firefighting equipment’s effectiveness.
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Particleworks is an advanced CFD Software solution, based on the Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) method.
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The text discusses the importance of accuracy in steel connection design and introduces SDC Verifier, a software solution that streamlines the process. Steel connections are critical components of civil and structural engineering, ensuring the safe transfer of loads throughout a structure. However, designing and verifying these connections can be time-consuming and error-prone due to complex calculations and compliance with various codes and regulations.
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