This paper develops a detailed, one-dimensional heat transfer and fracture model for a glass window pane exposed to a compartment fire environment. The resulting model is intended for direct implementation into zone-type computer fire codes. The developed model has been implemented into the WPI/Fire Code, and the results of this model's implementation and validation are presented.
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