Engineering Homework Help

Assignment 1:

Use the attached articles and write an annotated bibliography for each. Place a special focus on the methodology and how it related to Section 6.4 in your course text (Attached – Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur, Ph.D., P.Eng.; M. Z. Naser, Ph.D., P.E. Structural Fire Engineering) .

Next, find 2 more peer-reviewed articles that uses a computer software to conduct advanced fire resistance testing in research. Write an annotated bibliography for each. Place a special focus on the methodology and how it related to Section 6.4 in your course text.

Assignment 2:

Using the following questions, write a focus paper. Use APA 7th edition formatting. There is no length requirement, but you must be thorough and informative. (about 2 pages)

Part 1: Discuss the differences between design of structures for ambient temperatures and design of structures for fire.

Part 2: Do you think it is better to use calculated resistance or proprietary resistance ratings for fire protection design? Why? Find and provide a link to at least one proprietary resistance rated material/assembly.