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Short videos with Reza Abbassi

Fire engineering explained

Curious about the testing behind fire engineering? Reza explains two topics in these short videos. Start with the overview, or go straight to the more technical example.

You do not need to watch these to enquire about a project. If you have a building notice, drawings or a question from your building surveyor, send them to us and we can discuss the next step.

How fire tests differ in scale

1 min 28 sec · English captions included in the video

An introduction to small-scale, large-scale and real-scale fire tests. Reza uses examples to explain the different sizes of tests and the kinds of behaviour they examine.

A useful starting point if you have seen a fire test report and want to understand the wider testing context.

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A closer look at combustibility testing

2 min 15 sec · English captions included in the video

A more technical introduction to AS 1530.1. Reza walks through the test specimens, furnace and observations involved in combustibility testing, with slides and an insulation example.

For visitors who want more detail about the testing discussed in material reports. It is not a verdict on whether a material is suitable for your building.

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What does this mean for your project?

These videos are general educational explanations, not project-specific advice. A video or an individual test result does not establish that a building design is compliant. The material, proposed use, building design and applicable requirements need to be considered together.

If you need help understanding a report or responding to a fire safety question, contact Reza with the available documents. Beigman can discuss the assessment your project needs.

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