This book covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames.

Using a quantitative approach, it presents an ideal introduction to the scientific principles behind fire behavior. Individual sections thoroughly discuss such vital issues as

• heat transfer

• ignition

• flame spread

• fire plumes

• heat flux as a damage variable

• and more

Formulas help the student examine fire from a quantitative standpoint.

While explaining the science of fire with a precision found nowhere else, the text applies that science to fire safety design and investigation.

An excellent book for courses in fire science, architecture, and engineering alike.