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Aoieong, R T (2004) Capturing quality costs of construction processes using the construction process cost model (CPCM), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Au, C Y M (2013) An optimal contract strategy in managing extension of time provisions in building contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Bao, Q (2003) Effective energy management during a building's life cycle, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, K C G (2012) The use of virtual reality for visualizing construction safety management process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, K Y (2012) Optimizing construction planning and scheduling by virtual prototyping enabled resource analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, T S A (2005) The impact of subordinates' professionalism on leadership effectiveness in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chan, Y M T (2008) The role of finance in competitiveness of indigenous contractors in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Chen, Z (2003) An integrated analytical approach to environmental management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Dai, F (2010) Applied photogrammetry for 3D modeling, quantity surveying, and augmented reality in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Fiona, T S C (2009) A critical study on performance-based fire safety design in Hong Kong with timber perforated ceilings as an example, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: timber; documentation; evacuation; fire engineering; fire safety; government; safety; technology transfer; consultant; Hong Kong; specification
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305147367
- Abstract:
Fire engineering approach has been adopted in Hong Kong for many years in unusual or complex buildings. The approach is officially allowed by Buildings Department since 1995/96. Fire Safety Committee is an advisory panel for the assessment of fire engineering design proposal. The Government has appointed a Consultant in 2002 to develop the Performance-based Building Fire Safety Code. The aim of this study is to better understand the fire safety design and control environment in Hong Kong and hence to make recommendations to improve the performance-based design application. The research objectives are to study the local building fire safety design and control environment with exploration of the possible and usual applications; to identify the issues, constraints and concerns along with the performance-based design process with the review of relevant overseas practices; to discuss and evaluate the adopted design process focusing on Fire Hazard Aspects and Evacuation Safety Aspects; with timber perforated ceiling as an example in real-life application, to study its effect to the fire environment by carrying out a series of full-scale burning tests; and to recommend ways in practicing performance-based design. The development of performance-based building fire safety code in both Hong Kong and in some selected overseas countries is reviewed. Possible, usual and common design applications are surveyed. Issues and concerns including technological aspects and administrative aspects are identified, which topics cover fire safety management, technology transfer, fire hazard analysis and evacuation safety analysis. Specifications for the means of escape design and the fire services installations in the prescriptive codes are reviewed in-depth. Discussions are made to the commonly adopted engineering methods for fire hazard analysis and evacuation safety analysis. Timber perforated ceiling, an interior decoration, is selected as an example to verify the realized technological concern that is not easily reflected in the design process. Three sets of experimental studies were carried out to study its effect to room air temperatures, room heat contribution (heat release rate) under two fire sources (small fire 235 kW and flashover fire 2400 kW) and sprinkler water deflection. Based on the above study, the recommendations are made as follows: Firstly, a local Code/Guidance which states the Deem-to-Satisfy solutions, the fire safety objectives, the functional/performance requirements and the analyzing approach is required. Secondly, mechanism to assure the fire engineering design proposal is undertaken by competent fire engineering practitioners is recommended to establish. Thirdly, mechanism to assure fire safety management is continuously implemented throughout the life-time of the buildings is recommended to establish. Fourthly, control on combustible interior decoration is recommended to review and may be required for all premises, not only for some premises subject to licenses for operation. Fifthly, experimental studies showed that the design fire size based on the time of sprinkler activation may not be always applicable as sprinkler water may not always control growth of the fire. Extended time for fire growth after sprinkler activation should be considered. Thorough considerations on the fuel type and orientation, any obstruction to prevent water from reaching the fuel should be included in the design documentation. Lastly, heat release rate is an important input parameter in engineering analysis, wherever appropriate (e.g. unusual fuel types with limited past research on heat output) full-scale burning test may be useful to support and verify the design assumption.
Guo, H (2009) Rethinking construction project management using the VP-based manufacturing management model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Hao, J L J (2002) Better use of information: A simulation model for international construction joint ventures in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Hong, J (2006) A study on analytic approaches to intelligent buildings assessment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Huang, T (2009) Virtual prototyping technologies enhanced construction planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Jaillon, L C (2009) The evolution of the use of prefabrication techniques in Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lam, W M (2005) A conceptual model of success for design and build projects in the public sector of Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lee, L P (2012) Do construction workers accept automated monitoring? A study on the acceptance level and its antecedents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Leung, W Y (2006) A study of the competitiveness of local contractors in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Liang, Y (2006) Integrated IT systems for construction site management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lin, G (2009) Measuring the performance of value management studies in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Liu, G W (2003) A framework for implementing value management in China's construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Lu, W (2006) A system for assessing and communicating contractors' competitiveness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Luo, X (2011) A knowledge-based electronic meeting system for implementing value management in construction briefing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Ochoa Paniagua, J J (2011) Production planning approach for implementing sustainable building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Oo, B L (2007) Modelling individual contractors' bidding decisions in different competitive environments, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Pan, Y H (2007) Application of industrialized housing system in major cities in China: A case study of Chongqing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tan, Y (2009) Contractor's competitiveness and competitive strategy in Hong Kong, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tang, L (2011) Effective and efficient briefing in public private partnership projects in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Tse, T-c (2009) The interoperability of building information models and document models in the Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Wong, K W J (2007) Development of selection evaluation and system intelligence analytic models for the intelligent building control systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Wong, W H (2007) Developing and implementing an empirical system for scoring buildability of designs in the Hong Kong construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Xia, B (2010) The selection of design-build operational variations in the people's republic of China using Delphi method and fuzzy set theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yang, C (2004) Knowledge-based understanding and interpretation of construction engineering drawings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yang, J (2010) A framework for stakeholder management in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yao, H (2009) A dynamic approach for evaluating the sustainability performance of infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).
Yip, R C P (2009) The cultural shift of the construction industry of Hong Kong under the influence of sustainable development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong).