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Abstract: Fires in tunnel is a major hazard. Tunnel fires also cause major damage to the surrounding structures. Limited escape facilities and difficulties encountered by intervention forces in gaining access to the tunnel call for extensive safety arrangements, which must be complementary and mutually coordinated. It is usually assumed that because the structure is constructed using concrete that it is...
Abstract: Fire in confined spaces, especially underground, are a constant threat for the users and our (socio)economy. A sustainable development of our economies relies heavily on safe and reliable structures, “future” proof. In this paper, a focus is presented on passive fire protection, as an essential part in designing and operating underground spaces, with examples and approaches inspired by tunnel...