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Fuel loads in U.S. cities.

B Bush, G Anno, R McCoy

    Fire Technology
    |January 9, 1991
    PubMed
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    Urban fuel load densities were analyzed across U.S. cities. Findings reveal significant regional variations in residential and nonresidential building fuel loads, with average urban fuel loads ranging from 14 to 21 kg m-2.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urban planning
    • Fire science
    • Environmental engineering

    Background:

    • Understanding urban fuel loads is critical for fire risk assessment and management in cities.
    • Previous studies often lacked detailed breakdowns by land use and geographic variation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify urban fuel load densities across the United States.
    • To analyze variations based on building characteristics, land use, and location.

    Main Methods:

    • Evaluation of construction practices, material storage, building function, and urban density.
    • Derivation of fuel load densities (kg m-2) for different land use types and regions.
    • Analysis of residential and nonresidential building fuel loads.

    Main Results:

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    • Regional residential building fuel loads range from 123 to 150 kg m-2.
    • Nonresidential building fuel loads vary from 39 to 273 kg m-2.
    • Average U.S. urban area fuel loads are estimated between 14 and 21 kg m-2.

    Conclusions:

    • Urban fuel load densities exhibit significant spatial and land-use-dependent variability.
    • These data are essential for developing targeted urban fire prevention and mitigation strategies.
    • The study provides a foundational dataset for future urban risk assessments.