FSRI Announcement: New Journal Article on the Technical Background of the Materials and Products (MaP) Database [Video]

Ever felt frustrated by the lack of accurate data in fire modeling? If so, you’re not alone. Fire safety professionals often struggle with incomplete or unreliable material data, which can hinder effective fire protection design and investigations. Thankfully, there’s good news. The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has recently published a groundbreaking journal article in the Journal of Fire Sciences that delves into the technical background of the Materials and Products (MaP) Database. This resource is set to revolutionize fire modeling by providing reliable, experimentally validated material data.

 Fire Safety Research Institute Materials and Products database—A resource to support fire modeling

The MaP Database was born out of a tragic incident in 2005 when a senior instructor’s polycarbonate facepiece lens failed during a fire, leading to a line-of-duty death. This event highlighted the critical need for accurate material properties in fire scenarios. Over the years, various attempts have been made …