Sustained forest management of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Chinese fir) plantations in subtropical China is restricted by the limited availability of quantitative data. This study combines inventory data and tree-ring analysis of Chinese fir from natural and plantation forests that were subjected to controlled burning or brush clearing site preparations. Inter-annual variation of Chinese fir tree-...

Ignition and burning characteristics of single aluminum and magnesium particles are experimentally investigated. Burning time, ignition delay, flame temperature, and ignition temperature were measured. The single metal particle (30-100 μm in diameter) is uplifted by an electrodynamic levitator, exposed and ignited by a CO2 laser. The thermal radiation intensity was measured using the photomulti...

Consequent to a big arson fire in a karaoke establishment, a new Karaoke Establishments Bill is to be implemented for providing a safer indoor environment for karaoke activities. There, a long list of fire safety provisions is specified. There are concerns from the local industry as it has not been demonstrated that following the new requirements will ensure fire safety. Building refurbishment ...