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Performance Based Design And Machine Learning In Structural Fire Engineering: A Case For Masonry, Deanna Craig
Performance Based Design And Machine Learning In Structural Fire Engineering: A Case For Masonry, Deanna Craig
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The volatile and extreme nature of fire makes structural fire engineering unique in that the load actions dictating design are intense but not geographically or seasonally bound. Simply, fire can break out anywhere, at any time, and for any number of reasons. Despite the apparent need, fire design of structures still relies on expensive fire tests, complex finite element simulations, and outdated procedures with little room for innovation. This thesis will make a case for adopting the principles of performance-based design and machine learning in structural fire engineering to simplify the process and promote the consideration of fire in all …