SERVICES
Computer Modelling
Computer modelling plays a key role in demonstrating fire engineered solutions, as it allows us to provide models of human behaviour, smoke ventilation and building reaction to elevated temperatures.
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are used to model the action of smoke and fire in a building optimising the specific locations of smoke control features such as smoke vents, fans and curtains. CFD allows the performance of the systems to be demonstrated visually within a three dimensional model of the building easing the understanding of the fire design to clients and approving authorities alike.
We use STEPS software to model evacuation strategies. It is capable of simulating evacuation scenarios in all types of buildings and combines people’s behaviour during a fire with a particular building type and layout. It produces real-time 3D simulations that can help identify natural bottlenecks and preferred exits and provides timings for different emergency scenarios.
We also use finite element analysis software to determine the behaviour of structural elements with varying fire loads. This is a key tool for checking that we have the protection we need in the areas we need it and that we are not needlessly protecting other parts of the building.
FORTH VALLEY
Larbet, Scotland
The new hospital will have approximately 860 inpatient and day beds and will replace existing hospitals at Stirling and Falkirk. It will have the full range of acute hospital services including accident and emergency, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine and general surgery, vascular surgery, ENT, urology and ophthalmology, obstetrics ...
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FERENSWAY
Hull, UK
An integral part of the urban regeneration masterplan for Hull, the St Stephen’s development is conveniently located next door to the recently completed transport interchange giving easy and convenient access via train, coach or bus.
The main building, designed by Holder Mathias Architects features a signature waveform glass roof above ...
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