Course - Fire Technology - TBA4175
TBA4175 - Fire Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course comprise the following topics: Fire as a risk to society and individuals. Fire safety regulations. Laws, codes and guidelines. Fire physics - this comprise chemical and physical conditions, heat transfer, development and spread of fire and smoke. Materials reaction to fire. Fire load and characterization of fires. Fire response of materials, structures, installations and people. Fire testing and classification of materials and components. Measures to prevent and reduce fire damages. Active and passive fire protection. Fire safety engineering.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The students shall have knowledge about fire risk, fire technology and fire safety engineering.
Skill:
Calculate fire load, resistance to fire and perform risk analyses of fire in buildings.
General knowledge:
Foundation for performing simple fire safety engineering of buildings.
Needed: Materials reaction to fire; fire resistance of constructions; understanding of fire development and response.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises. The lectures and exercises are given in English when students who do not speak Norwegian follow the course. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Written Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIB3050 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2013
Language of instruction: -
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- Fire Technology
- Building and Material Technology
- Building Materials
- Building Technology
- Combustion
- Structural Engineering
- Risk Analysis
- Safety and Reliability
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2013-05-16 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"