International symposium on catastrophic tunnel fires
An international symposium on catastrophic tunnel fires has been held at SP in Borås on 20th and 21st November 2003.The results from the full-scale tests in the Runehamar tunnel in Norway was presented at the symposium. The symposium provided a unique opportunity to hear the latest information on the thermal output and smoke development from burning cargoes in trucks, and on the resulting effects on the tunnel structure. There should also be information on how longitudinal ventilation through the tunnel affects the intensity of the fire, and on the risks of fire spreading from one vehicle to another.
The proceedings from the symposium can be ordered here.