PREPARED by the Association of German Transport Undertakings, this 504 page bilingual softback provides an overview in German and English of fire prevention and fire-fighting methods.
The book is intended to help with the development and specification of new tunnel projects, and to aid the revision of practice in existing underground facilities.
It begins by looking at fire prevention considerations in tunnel design and construction, describing relevant German and international rules covering pre-metro, metro and railway tunnels. The role of both infrastructure and vehicles in fire containment is discussed, as well as various approaches to making provision for disabled passengers. Staff organisation and management is also covered, with details of training and fire brigade techniques, equipment and capabilities.
There is a bibliography of relevant legislation and standards.
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