PyroSim Usage for IFC Rational Analysis

Posted about 1 month ago by David J Branson

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David J Branson

Has anyone used PyroSim for an IFC 909.4 Rational Analysis for Smoke Controls?  If so, did you present a video to the AHJ or just snapshot results?

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David J Branson posted about 1 month ago

Thanks for the reply.  I am going to use PyroSim as part of the rational analysis for a smoke control project.  It should be interesting, although not necessarily complex beyond learning the software.  The fire marshal wants to see a simulation with pressure relationships of several zones and potential for smoke feedback after exhaust.

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David Stacy posted about 1 month ago

David, we routinely use FDS to perform a rational analysis in accordance with the IBC/IFC, with pyrosim being our interface to make them most efficiently.  Our reports typically show slice files/still images of results. Sometimes we provide videos during meetings and presentations, but results in those videos can be misunderstood so it's very important to walk them through those.

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