On Saturday April 19, 2014 the Fire Science Club of Dutchess Community College conducted 2 test burns at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center. The burn tested standard lightweight floor construction, consisting of 3 wooden I beams supporting a plywood floor and 300 pounds of cinderblocks. The I beams were supported by 2 walls of 2x4 and sheetrock construction, and the rear was blocked by plywood to prevent the wind from blowing fire and heat out the side. All materials were donated by Williams Lumber. The Roosevelt Fire District of Hyde Park, NY supplied an engine and a crew to provide the necessary hand lines
Here is a picture of the set up before the burn. Fire load was provided by several pallets of wood, about 4 bales hay, and small part of section couch.
The support:
Here is a picture of the set up before the burn. Fire load was provided by several pallets of wood, about 4 bales hay, and small part of section couch.
The support:
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