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Original Articles

Fuel Mass-Loss Rate Determination in a Confined and Mechanically Ventilated Compartment Fire Using a Global Approach

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Pages 1342-1359 | Received 13 Jan 2011, Accepted 08 Jun 2011, Published online: 11 Nov 2011

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