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Fire analyses from mechanical properties

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This paper reports a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of determining fire causes by analysis of the tensile properties of metals.

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  1. D. A. Guenther
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  2. D. L. McGarry
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  3. R. P. Shearer
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  4. R. C. MacCleary
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Note: This paper is based on studies performed at The Ohio State University. Dr. Guenther is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and Director of Engineering, Systems Engineering Associates, Columbus, Ohio. D. L. McGarry is Manager, Metallurgical Engineering; R. P. Shearer is Manager, Electrical Engineering; and R. C. MacCleary is an Electrical Engineer. All are with Systems Engineering Associates, Columbus, Ohio.

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Guenther, D.A., McGarry, D.L., Shearer, R.P. et al. Fire analyses from mechanical properties. Fire Technol 12, 173–185 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02624793

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