Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - Explosion investigation and analysis : Kennedy on explosions

MAP20070021042

Explosion investigation and analysis : Kennedy on explosions / by Patrick M. Kennedy and John Kennedy. — Chicago, Illinois : Investigations Institute, 1990

XXII, 451 p. : il. ; 26 cm

Sumario: The basics (The philosophy and methodology of investigations. The fundamentals of explosions. The chemistry of explosions. The physics of explosions) -- Fuels (Fuel gases: liquified petroleum and natural gas. Odorization of fuel gases. Liquid vapors. Dusts. Compressed gases. Backdraft explosions. Explosive materials) -- Aspects of explosion ignitions (Ignition sources. Disposable butane lighters. Battery explosions. Explosions in the petroleum industry) -- Investigating the scene (Assessing the explosion scene. Safety at the explosion scene. Searching the explosion scene. Photograpfy. Diagraming. Note taking. Physical evidence) -- Determining origin, cause and responsability (Origin and cause: explosion dynamics analysis. Determining the responsability for the explosion. Codes and standards. The Forensic Science Laboratory. Explosion experts. Products liability) -- Arson (Arson. Improvised explosive devices) -- Reference materials

ISBN 0-9607876-2-3

1. Explosiones . 2. Investigación sobre fuego . 3. Seguridad contra incendios . 4. Normas . 5. Arsonismo . 6. Combustibles . 7. Combustión . I. Kennedy, John . II. Investigations Institute . III. Título.

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