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Professor Charles Fleischmann

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Department: Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Email: charles.fleischmann@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3695072

Office: Civil & Natural Resources Engineering E401

Language: English

About
Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Compartment fire modelling
  • Fire dynamics
  • Fire engineering

Researcher Summary

Research interests include compartment fire modelling, computer modelling and backdraft and flashover.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Fire Engineering; Simulation, Control and Computer Modelling

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Authored Books
  • Fleischmann C. (2002) SFPE Engineering Guide to Piloted Ignition of Solid Materials Under Radiant Exposure. .
Chapters
  • Fleischmann C., Buchanan A. and Abu A. (2016) Analytical Methods for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete Members. In Hurley MJ; Gottuk DT; Hall JR; Harada K; Kuligowski ED; Puchovsky M; Torero JL; Watts JM; Wieczorek CJ (Ed.), SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering (5th ed.): 1949-1978. New York: Springer Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2565-0_54.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2009) Fire testing of upholstered furniture - current and future methods. In Rowe T (Ed.), Interior textiles: Design and developments: 229-257. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
  • Fleischmann C., Buchanan A. and Chang J. (2008) Analytical Methods for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete Members. In DiNenno PJ (Ed.), SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering (4th ed.): 4/327-4/345. Quincy: National Fire Protection Association.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2006) Flammability tests for upholstered furniture and mattresses. In Apte BB (Ed.), Flammability testing of materials used in construction, transport and mining: 164-186. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Buchanan AH. (2002) Analytical Methods for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete Structural Members. In Ed (Ed.), The SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering (3rd ed.): 239-256. Quincy: Society of Fire Protection Engineers, USA.
  • Fleishcmann C. (2001) Fire Modeling with Computers (ch 6) and Domestic Fire Safety (ch 14). In Buchanan AH (Ed.), Fire Engineering Design Guide (2nd ed.) Christchurch: Centre for Advanced Engineering.
Journal Articles
  • Mohd Tohir MZ., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C. (2020) Probabilistic design fires for passenger vehicle scenarios. Fire Safety Journal http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103039.
  • Pau DSW., Fleischmann CM. and Delichatsios MA. (2020) Apparatus for investigating the burning and dripping of vertically oriented polyurethane foams. Fire and Materials 44(2): 211-229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.2794.
  • Pau DSW., Fleischmann CM. and Delichatsios MA. (2020) Thermal decomposition of flexible polyurethane foams in air. Fire Safety Journal 111 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2019.102925.
  • Rasoulipour S., Delichatsios M., Fleischmann C. and Chen Z. (2020) Experimental investigation of underventilated fires in enclosures with two front vertical openings and occurrence of smoke explosions. Fire Safety Journal 116 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103176.
  • Wang X., Fleischmann C. and Spearpoint M. (2020) Applying the FDS pyrolysis model to predict heat release rate in small-scale forced ventilation tunnel experiments. Fire Safety Journal 112 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.102946.
  • McNamee M., Meacham B., van Hees P., Bisby L., Chow WK., Coppalle A., Dobashi R., Dlugogorski B., Fahy R. and Fleischmann C. (2019) IAFSS agenda 2030 for a fire safe world. Fire Safety Journal 110 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2019.102889.
  • Pau D., Duncan C. and Fleischmann C. (2019) Performance-based fire engineering design of a heritage building: McDougall house case study. Safety 5(3) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/safety5030045.
  • Tohir MZM., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C. (2018) Prediction of time to ignition in multiple vehicle fire spread experiments. Fire and Materials 42(1): 69-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.2458.
  • Wade C., Spearpoint M., Fleischmann C., Baker G. and Abu A. (2018) Predicting the Fire Dynamics of Exposed Timber Surfaces in Compartments Using a Two-Zone Model. Fire Technology 54(4): 893-920. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-018-0714-2.
  • Wang XY., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2018) Comparison of results from large-scale and small-scale tunnel experiments. Fire Safety Journal 95: 135-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2017.10.009.
  • Frank K., Spearpoint M., Baker G., Wade C., Collier P. and Fleischmann C. (2017) Measuring modified glass bulb sprinkler thermal response in plunge and compartment fire experiments. Fire Safety Journal 91: 662-670. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2017.03.017.
  • Wang XY., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2017) Investigation of the effect of tunnel ventilation on crib fires through small-scale experiments. Fire Safety Journal 88: 44-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2017.01.002.
  • Wang X., Fleischmann C. and Spearpoint M. (2016) Assessing the influence of fuel geometrical shape on fire dynamics simulator (FDS) predictions for a large-scale heavy goods vehicle tunnel fire experiment. Case Studies in Fire Safety 5: 34-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csfs.2016.04.001.
  • Wang X., Fleischmann CM. and Spearpoint MJ. (2016) Parameterising study of tunnel experiment materials for application to the Fire Dynamics Simulator pyrolysis model. Journal of Fire Sciences 34(6): 490-514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734904116667738.
  • Li KY., Huang X., Fleischmann C., Rein G. and Ji J. (2014) Pyrolysis of Medium-Density Fiberboard: Optimized Search for Kinetics Scheme and Parameters via a Genetic Algorithm Driven by Kissinger's Method. Energy & Fuels 28(9): 6130-6139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ef501380c.
  • Pau DSW., Fleischmann CM., Spearpoint MJ. and Li KY. (2014) Thermophysical properties of polyurethane foams and their melts. Fire and Materials 38(4): 433-450. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.2188.
  • Frank KM., Gravestock N., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2013) A review of sprinkler system effectiveness studies. Fire Science Reviews 2(6): 1-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2193-0414-2-6.
  • Li KY., Fleischmann CM. and Spearpoint MJ. (2013) Determining thermal physical properties of pyrolyzing New Zealand medium density fibreboard (MDF). Chemical Engineering Science 95: 211-220. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2013.03.019.
  • Pau DSW., Fleischmann CM., Spearpoint MJ. and Li KY. (2013) Determination of kinetic properties of polyurethane foam decomposition for pyrolysis modelling. Journal of Fire Sciences 31(4): 356-384. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734904113475858.
  • Tobeck DO., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2013) Data structures for fire test information exchange using XML. Fire Technology 49(1): 135-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-010-0186-5.
  • Madrzykowski D. and Fleischmann C. (2012) Fire pattern repeatability: A study in uncertainty. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 40(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/JTE104261.
  • Madrzykowski D. and Fleischmann C. (2012) Fire pattern repeatability: A study in uncertainty. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 40(1): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/JTE104261.
  • Baker GB., Spearpoint MJ., Fleischmann CM. and Wade CA. (2011) Selecting an ignition criterion methodology for use in a radiative fire spread submodel. Fire and Materials 35(6): 367-381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.1059.
  • Tobeck DO., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2011) A Mechanistic Method for Scrutinising LIFT Ignition Data. Fire and Materials 35(3): 129-141. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.1038.
  • Cheong MK., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2010) A Comparison of a Statistical and Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach to Estimate Goods Vehicle Heat Release Rate in Road Tunnel Fires. Fire Technology 46(3): 531-549. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-009-0105-9.
  • Cheong MK., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM. (2009) Calibrating an FDS Simulation of Goods-vehicle Fire Growth in a Tunnel Using the Runehamar Experiment. Journal of Fire Protection Engineering 19(3): 177-196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1042391508101981.
  • Mason PS., Fleischmann CM., Rogers CB., McKinnon AE., Unsworth K. and Spearpoint M. (2009) Estimating Thermal Radiation Fields from 3D Flame Reconstruction. Fire Technology 45(1): 1-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-008-0041-0.
  • Cheong MK., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann CM. (2008) Using the peak heat release rate to determine the fire risk level of road tunnels. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability 222(4): 595-604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/1748006XJRR169.
  • Harrison R., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C. (2008) Numerical Modeling of Balcony and Adhered Spill Plume Entrainment Using FDS5. Journal of Applied Fire Science 17(4): 337-366. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/AF.17.4.c.
  • Yii EH., Fleischmann CM. and Buchanan AH. (2007) Vent Flows in Fire Compartments with Large Openings. Journal of Fire Protection Engineering 17(3): 221-237. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1042391507069634.
  • Yii EH., Buchanan AH. and Fleischmann CM. (2006) Simulating the effects of fuel type and geometry on post-flashover fire temperatures. Fire Safety Journal 41(1): 62-75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2005.09.001.
  • Yii EH., Fleischmann CM. and Buchanan AH. (2005) Experimental study of fire compartment with door opening and roof opening. Fire and Materials 29(5): 315-334. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.888.
  • Enright PA., Fleischmann CM. and Vandevelde P. (2001) CBUF Model II Applied to Exemplary NZ Furniture (NZ-CBUF). Fire and Materials 25(3): 105-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.763.
  • Enright PA. and Fleischmann CM. (2000) Cone Calorimeter: An Alternative Calibration Constant Calculation. Fire and Materials 24(4): 187-193.
  • Caldwell CA., Buchanan AH. and Fleischmann CF. (1999) Documentation for performance based fire engineering design in New Zealand. Journal of Fire Protection Engineering 10(2): 24-31.
  • Enright PA. and Fleischmann CM. (1999) Uncertainty of heat release rate calculation of the ISO5660-1 cone calorimeter standard test method. Fire Technology 2: 153-169.
  • Fleischmann CM. and McGrattan K. (1999) Numerical and experimental gravity currents related to backdrafts. Fire Safety Journal 33(1): 21-34.
  • Fleischmann C. (1997) Research on Backdraft Phenomena. Fire Engineers Journal 57(186): 9-12.
  • Fleischmann C. (1996) Automatics sprinklers save lives. New Zealand Engineering 51(11): 16.
  • Fleischmann C. (1996) Computer fire models - Our future and our problem. New Zealand Engineering 51(5): 35-X12.
  • Fleischmann CM. (1996) New Zealand backdraft and flashover training. Fire Engineers Journal 56(184): 27-28.
  • Thomas GC., Buchanan AH., Fleischmann CM., Carr AJ. and Moss PJ. (1995) Light Timber-Framed Walls Exposed to Compartment Fires. Journal of Fire Protection Engineering 7(1): 25-35.
  • Fleischmann CM., Pagni PJ. and Williamson RB. (1993) Exploratory Backdraft Experiments. Fire Technology 29: 298-316.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Fleischmann C. and Caldwell CA.. (2016) A New Zealand Case Study Building Design 11th International Conference on Performance. In Proceeding of 11th Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods.
  • Fleischmann C.. (2016) Defining the Heat Release Rate per Unit Area for Use in Fire Safety Engineering Analysis. In Harada K; Matsuyama K; Himoto K; Nakamura Y; Wakatsuki K (Eds). Fire Science and Technology 2015: 419-426. Springer Link. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0376-9_42.
  • Fleischmann C.. (2016) The impact of object shape on rack storage fire simulations. In INTERFLAM 2016: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Fire Science and Engineering: 881-890. Hampshire PO12 2AG, UK: Interscience Communications Ltd.
  • Peel H., Spearpoint MJ., Wade C. and Fleischmann C.. (2016) Experiments to develop a performance-based ranking assessment method for rooms partially lined with timber. In Proceedings of 11th Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods: 172-183.
  • Rasoulipour S., Fleischmann C. and Spearpoint M.. (2016) The flammability of smoke in under-ventilated compartment fires. In INTERFLAM 2016: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Fire Science and Engineering.
  • Wade CA., Fleischmann CM., Spearpoint MJ. and Abu AK.. (2015) Revisiting normalised heat load and its application in a compartment fire model. In Fire and Materials 2015: 682-697.
  • Wang X., Fleischmann C., Spearpoint M. and Li K.. (2015) A Simple Hand Calculation Method to Estimate the Pyrolysis Kinetics of Plastic and Wood Materials. In Fire Science and Technology 2015: 455-462. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0376-9_46.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Caldwell CA.. (2014) Case Study Building Design - A New Zealand Approach. In.
  • Pau D., Fleischmann CM., Spearpoint M. and Li KY.. (2014) Sensitivity of Heat of Reaction for Polyurethane Foams. In Fire Safety Science 11: 179-192. http://dx.doi.org/10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.11-179.
  • Baker G., Collier PCR., Wade C., Spearpoint MJ., Fleischmann CM., Franks KM. and Sazegara S.. (2013) A Comparison Of A Priori Modelling Predictions With Experimental Results To Validate A Design Fire Generator Submodel. In Fire and Materials 2013: 449-460.
  • Baker GB., Wade CA., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM.. (2013) Developing probabilistic design fires for performance-based fire safety engineering. In Procedia Engineering 62: 639-647. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2013.08.109.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Chen ZJ.. (2013) Defining the difference between backdraft and smoke explosions. In Procedia Engineering 62: 324-330. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2013.08.071.
  • Andhe M., Fleischmann CM., Caldwell CA., Parkes AR. and Richards P.. (2012) New Zealand Case Study: Building Specifications - A New Zealand Approach. In Proceedings: 562-604.
  • Baker G., Spearpoint MJ., Fleischmann CM. and Wade CA.. (2012) Development of a design fire generator for a risk-informed fire safety engineering tool. In.
  • Frank K., Spearpoint MJ., Fleischmann CM. and Wade C.. (2012) Modelling the Activation of Multiple Sprinklers with a Risk-Informed Design Tool. In Proceedings: 480-491.
  • Saunders N., Beever P., Wade C., Fleischmann CM., Feeney M., Scott D. and Thorby P.. (2012) A New Framework for Performance Based Fire Engineering Design in New Zealand. In Proceedings: 71-82.
  • Baker G., Fleury R., Spearpoint M., Fleischmann C. and Wade C.. (2011) Ignition of Secondary Objects in a Design Fire Simulation Tool. In Fire Safety Science 10: 1359-1372. http://dx.doi.org/10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.10-1359.
  • Baker G., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C.. (2011) Experimental Validation for an Item-to-Item Fire Spread Submodel. In Fire and Materials 2011. 12th International Conference and Exhibition: 209-220.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2011) Is Prescription the Future of Performance-Based Design? In Fire Safety Science - Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium: 77-94.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2011) Response of building evacuees when confronted with blocked stairways during emergency evacuation following earthquake. In.
  • Frank K., Spearpoint M., Fleischmann CM. and Wade C.. (2011) A Comparison of Sources of Uncertainty for Calculating Sprinkler Activation. In Fire Safety Science: 1101-1114. http://dx.doi.org/10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.10-1101.
  • Fleischmann CM., Han YZ., Caldwell CA. and Saunders N.. (2010) A New Framework for Performance-Based Fire Engineering Design in New Zealand. In Proceedings & Case Studies.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2010) Predicting Radiative Heat Flux From Uphosltered Furniture Fires. In : 35-48.
  • Madrsykowski D. and Fleischmann CM.. (2010) Flame Heights and Heat Transfer From Gaseous Liquids and Solid Fuels from Burn Pattern Repeatability Research. In : 1930-1942.
  • Pau DSW. and Fleischmann CM.. (2010) Melting Rate of Polyurethane Foam in a Vertical Orientation. In.
  • Cheong MK., Thong M., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM.. (2009) The effect of road tunnel ventilation on the separation of vehicles to minimise fire spread. In Proceedings: 199-210.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2009) Impact of Using Wool Fleece as an Upholstered Furniture Fabric. In.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2009) Prescribing the Input for the ASET versus RSET Analysis: Is this the Way Forward for Performance Based Design? In.
  • Richards P., Fleischmann C. and Spearpoint M.. (2009) Design Fires for Deliberately Lit Fire Scenarios in which Petrol is used as the Accelerant. In Fire Safety Science 9,: 1017-1028. http://dx.doi.org/10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.9-1017.
  • Cheong M., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C.. (2008) Design Fires for Vehicles in Road Tunnels. In.
  • Fleischmann CM.. (2007) Why FDS is not ready for Specific Design Fire Predictions. In Proceedings: 29-40.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Caldwell CA.. (2006) Comparative Risk Assessment for Single Means of Escape High Rise Apartment Buildings In New Zealand. In Proceedings: 17-28.
  • Chiam BH., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann CM.. (2005) FDS Simulation of a Metro Train Fire. In : 275-286.
  • Parkes AR. and Fleischmann CM.. (2005) The Impact of Location and Ventilation on Pool Fires in a Compartment. In : 1289-1300.
  • Fleischmann C. and Hill G.. (2004) Burning Behaviour of Upholstered Furniture. In INTERFLAM 2004: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference: 907-916.
  • Clement J. and Fleischmann C.. (2002) Experimental Verification of the Fire Dynamics Simulator Hydrodynamic Model. In.
  • Fleischmann C.. (2001) Experimental Data for Computer Model Comparison. In : 999-1009.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Chen F.. (2001) Radiant Ignition of Upholstered Furniture. In : 243-252.
  • Enright PA. and Fleischmann CM.. (2000) CBUF Model 1, Applied to Exemplary New Zealand Furniture. In Fire Safety Science: Proceedings of the Sixth Internationl Symposium: 147-158.
  • Enright PA. and Fleischmann CM.. (1999) EC-CBUF model I applied to exemplary New Zealand furniture. In.
  • Caldwell CA., Parkes AR., Henderson A. and Fleischmann CM.. (1998) Case Study Building Specifications - A New Zealand Approach. In.
  • Fleischmann C.. (1998) Lessons Learned From the Trial Evacuation Scheme at the University of Canterbury. In : 489-496.
  • Fleischmann CM. and Parkes AR.. (1997) Effects of Ventilation on the Compartment Enhanced Mass Loss Rate. In : 415-426.
  • Thomas GC., Buchanan AH. and Fleischmann CM.. (1997) Structural Fire Design; the Role of Time Equivalence. In : 607-618.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Fleischmann C. (2016) Update on SFPE Design Fire Scenarios Standard. Warsaw, Poland: 11th Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, 22-27 May 2016.
  • Wang X., Fleischmann C. and Spearpoint M. (2015) The application of different component schemes to predict wood pyrolysis and fire behaviour. Coimbra, Portugal: 2015 International Fire Safety Symposium (IFireSS), 20-22 Apr 2015.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2014) Stories to teach - 4 steps to adding stories to your class. Boston, MA, USA: Teaching Professor Conference, 30 May-1 Jun 2014.
  • Flesichmann CM. (2011) The Transformation of Performance Based Fire Engineering Design: Where Will We Be in 20 Years? Portland, OR, USA: 2011 Society of Fire Protection Engineers Annual Meeting (SFPE), 23-28 Oct 2011.
  • Fleury R., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C. (2011) Evaluation of Thermal Radiation Models for Fire Spread between Objects. Baltimore, MD, USA: Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference 2011 (FEMTC2011), 15-16 Aug 2011.
  • Baker G., Spearpoint M., Fleischmann C. and Wade C. (2010) Development of a radiative fire spread sub model for an enhanced zone model. Melbourne, Australia: 8th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST), 7-9 Dec 2010.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2010) Use and Abuse of Fire Models. Rotorua, New Zealand: Building Officials Institutes of New Zealand, 11-14 Apr 2009.
  • Li KY., Spearpoint MJ. and Fleischmann C. (2010) Numerical Simulation of Smoke Downdrag due to a Sprinkler Spray using FDS. Melbourne, Australia: The 8th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST), 7-9 Dec 2010.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2009) A Framework for New Zealand's Performance Based Design for Fire Safety. Bruges, Belgium: EuroFire 2009, 24-25 Sep 2009.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2009) Case study - high rise building fire protection according to performance based New Zealand codes. Zakopane, Poland: Seminar for Polish fire experts, 19-22 Mar 2009.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2009) Performance based fire protection design in New Zealand. Zakopane, Poland: Seminar for Polish fire experts, 19-22 Mar 2009.
  • Fleischmann C. (2008) Proposed Framework for Performance Based Fire Engineering Design in the Next Generation New Zealand Building Code: Specification of the Design Fire. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, 16-18 Apr 2008.
  • Lloyd D. and Fleischmann C. (2008) Benchmarking Life Safety for the Proposed Fire Performance Framework in the Next Generation New Zealand Building Code. Auckland, New Zealand: 7th International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, 16-18 Apr 2008.
  • Fleischmann C. (2007) Standardizing the Design Fire for Upholstered Furniture: Why We Rely on Experiments and Not Models. Las Vegas, NV, USA: SFPE Professional Development Conference and Exposition, 14-19 Oct 2007.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2004) Master of Fire Engineering - 10 years of Evolution. Orlando, FL, USA: 6th Annual WebCT User Conference, 11 Jul 2004.
  • Yung D., Wade C. and Fleischmann C. (2004) Development of Design Fires for Buildings. Sydney, Australia: 2004 Fire Saftey Engineering Conference, 22 Mar 2004.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2002) Assembling the Heat Release Rate Curve for Fire Modeling. Wordcester, MA, USA: 7th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, 16 Jun 2002.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2002) Radiant Ignition of Adjacent Upholstered Furniture - A Simple Approach. NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, USA: Workshop on Fire Growth and Spread on Objects, 4 Mar 2002.
  • Fleischmann C. (1999) Compressed Air Foam - What Science Teaches Us About the Magic. Boston, MA, USA: National Fire Protection Association - World Fire Safety Congress and Exposition, 1 May 1999.
  • Fleischmann C. (1999) Predicting Flame Heights from Furniture Fires. Chicago, IL USA: 3rd International Conference on Fire Research and Engineering, 1 Jan 1999.
  • Enright PA. and Fleischmann CM. (1997) An Uncertainty Analysis of Heat Release Rate Calculation in Fire Tests and Experiments. Gaithersburg, USA: Second International Conference on Fire Research and Engineering, 1 Jan 1997.
Reports
  • Wade C., Baker G., Frank K., Robbins A., Harrison R., Spearpoint M. and Fleischmann C. (2013) B-RISK User Guide and Technical Manual.BRANZ. Commissioned by Building Research Levy, and the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment. 130pp.
  • Apte V., Edwards A., Fleischmann C., Brian J., Wade C. and Yung D. (2005) Design Fires for Apartment Buildings - Literature Review.Commissioned by Building Research Association New Zealand.
  • Gibson JA., Avery K., Barnett C., Beever P., Feeney M., Fleischmann C., Naylor D. and Wade C. (2005) Fire Advisory Panel State of Play Report.Commissioned by Department of Building and Housing.
Oral Presentations
  • Fleischmann CM. (2011) Response of Building Evacuees When Confronted with Severely damaged Stairways During Emergency Evacuation Following Earthquake. Auckland, New Zealand: FIRE-NZ 2011.
  • Fleischmann CM. (2010) Can any monkey use a computer model? NZ Fire Protection Association: FIRE-NZ 2010.
Other
  • NZ DBH. (2010) Verification Method C/VM2 Framework for fire safety. Wellington: Department of Building and Housing. [Electronic and print].

Editorial Work

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  • Fire Computer Modeling Editorial Board Member ( 2007 )
  • Fire Safety Journal Editorial Board Member ( 0 - 2021)
  • Fire Safety Journal Editorial Board Member ( 2000 - 2009)
  • Fire Safety Journal Editorial Board Member ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Fire Safety Journal Editorial Board Member ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Fire Science Reviews Editorial Board Member ( 2011 - 2017)
  • Fire Technology Editorial Board Member ( 1999 - 2021)
  • Fire Technology Editorial Board Member ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Fire Technology Editorial Board Member ( 0 - 2021)
  • Fire Technology Editorial Board Member ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Fire Protection Engineering Editorial Board Member ( 0 - 2021)
  • Journal of Fire Protection Engineering Editorial Board Member ( 1999 - 2013)
  • Journal of Fire Protection Engineering Editorial Board Member ( 1999 - 2021)
  • Journal of Fire Protection Engineering Editorial Board Member ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Fire Protection Engineering; Society of Fire Protection Engineers Editorial Board Member ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Smoke Control in Buildings and Tunnels Editorial Board Member ( 2008 )

Review and Refereeing

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  • Building Fire Performance Analysis ( 2004 - 2021)
  • Fire Engineering ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Fire Safety Science ( 1997 - 2017)

Affiliations

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) (Professional Organisation): Member

Research Groups

  • Fire Risk and Engineering

Research Projects

  • An Intelligent Tutoring System for Engineering Mechanics
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