David Torvi, Ph.D., P.Eng.

List of Publications

August, 2011

Refereed Journal Articles:

J26. Rezazadeh, M. and Torvi, D.A., 2011, “Assessment of Factors Affecting the Continuing Performance of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing: A Literature Review”, Fire Technology, Vol. 57, pp. 565-599.

J25. von Baeyer, C.L., Torvi, D., Hemingson, H., Beriault, D., 2011, “Water Circulation and Turbulence in the Cold Pressor Task: Unexplored Sources of Variance Among Experimental Pain Laboratories”, Pediatric Pain Letter, Vol. 13, pp. 13-16.

J24. Fauchoux, M., Bansal, M., Talukdar, P., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2010, “Testing and Modelling of a Novel Ceiling Panel for Maintaining Space Relative Humidity by Moisture Transfer”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 53, 3961-3968.

J23. Mettananda, C.V.R., Torvi, D.A. and Crown, E.M., 2010, Characterization of the Combustion Process of Flame Resistant Thermal Protective Textiles in the Presence of Oily Contaminants”, Textile Research Journal, Vol. 80, pp. 917-934.

J22. Fauchoux, M.T., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2009, “The Effect of Energy Recovery on Indoor Relative Humidity, Energy Consumption and Economics of a School”, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 115, No. 2, pp. 519‑530.

J21. Talukdar, P., Torvi, D.A., Simonson, C.J. and Sawcyn, C.M.J., 2009, “Coupled CFD and Radiation Simulation of Air Gaps in Bench Top Protective Fabric Tests”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 53, pp. 526-539.

J20. Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2009, “Tests of a Novel Ceiling Panel for Maintaining Space Relative Humidity by Moisture Transfer from an Aqueous Salt Solution”, Journal of the ASTM International, Vol. 6, No. 4, Paper JAI102034 (10 pages).

J19. Sawcyn, C.M.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2009, “Improving Heat Transfer Models of Air Gaps in Bench Top Tests of Thermal Protective Fabrics”, Textile Research Journal, Vol. 79, pp. 632‑644.

J18. Sawcyn, C.M.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2009, “Experimental Study of the Heat Transfer in Air Spaces Between Protective Fabrics and Sensors in Protective Clothing Tests”, International Journal of Transport Phenomena, Vol. 11, pp. 115-125.

J17. Enninful, E.K. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “A Variable Property Heat Transfer Model for Predicting Soil Temperature Profiles During Simulated Wildland Fire Conditions”, International Journal of Wildland Fire, Vol. 17, pp. 205-213.

J16. Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2007, “The Effect of Energy Recovery of Perceived Air Quality, Energy Consumption and Economics of an Office Building”, ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 113, No. 2, pp. 437-449.

J15. Cavanagh, J.M., Torvi, D.A., Gabriel, K.S. and Ruff, G.A., 2006, “Test Method for Evaluating Fabric Flammability and Predicted Skin Burn Injury in Microgravity”, Microgravity – Science and Technology, Vol. 18, Issue 2, pp. 14-26.

J14. Torvi, D.A. and Threlfall, T.G., 2006, “Heat Transfer Model of Flame Resistant Fabrics During Cooling After Exposure to Fire”, Fire Technology, Vol. 42, pp. 27-48.

J13. Benichou, N., Kashef, A.H., Reid, I., Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Torvi, D.A. and Morinville, G., 2005, “FIERAsystem: A Fire Risk Assessment Tool to Evaluate Fire Safety in Industrial Buildings and Large Spaces”, Journal of Fire Protection Engineering, Vol. 15, pp. 145-172.

J12. Torvi, D.A., 2005, “Effects of Thermal Properties on Skin Burn Predictions in Longer Duration Protective Clothing Tests”, Journal of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Vol. 2, No. 1, January, Paper Number JAI12115 (13 pages).

J11.Wan, J.W., Zhang, W.J., Torvi, D., Wu, F.X. and Li, H.X., 2004, “An Analysis of Two-Heater Active Thermal Control Technology for Device Class Testing”, IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, Vol. 27, pp. 577-584.

J10. Thorpe, P.A. and Torvi, D.A., 2004, “Development of Non-Destructive Test Methods for Assessing Effects of Thermal Exposures on Fire Fighters’ Turnout Gear”, Journal of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, Paper Number JAI12119 (14 pages).

J9. Torvi, D.A., 2003, “Fire Protection in Agricultural Facilities: A Review of Research, Resources and Practices”, Journal of Fire Protection Engineering, Vol. 13, pp. 185-215.

J8. Torvi, D.A., Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Guenther, M. and Thomas, G., 2001, “Estimating Water Requirements for Firefighting Operations Using FIERAsystem” Fire Technology, Vol. 37, pp. 235‑262.

J7. Torvi, D.A. and Dale, J.D., 2000, “Numerical Models for Use in the Design of Protective Clothing for Firefighters”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 29, pp. 273-286 (previously published in Proceedings, 3^rd International Conference on Fire Research and Engineering, October 4-7, 1999, Chicago, IL, pp. 325‑336, Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

J6. Torvi, D.A. and Dale, J.D., 1999, “Heat Transfer in Thin Fibrous Materials Under High Heat Flux”, Fire Technology, Vol. 35, pp. 210-231.

J5. Torvi, D.A., Dale, J.D. and Faulkner, B., 1999, “Influence of Air Gaps on Bench Top Test Results of Flame Resistant Fabrics”, Journal of Fire Protection Engineering, Vol. 10, pp. 1-12.

J4. Torvi, D.A. and Hadjisophocleous, G.V., 1999, “Research in Protective Clothing for Fire Fighters – State of the Art and Future Directions”, Fire Technology, Vol. 35, pp. 111-130.

J3. Torvi, D.A. and Dale, J.D., 1998, “Effects of Variations in Thermal Properties on the Performance of Flame Resistant Fabrics for Flash Fires”, Textile Research Journal, Vol. 68, pp. 787-796.

J2. Torvi, D.A. and Dale, J.D., 1994, “A Finite Element Model of Skin Subjected to a Flash Fire”, ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Vol. 116, pp. 250-255.

J1. Torvi, D.A., 1994, “Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructional Programs: Training Tomorrow's Faculty Members”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 83, pp. 376-381.

Refereed Conference Proceedings (review of complete paper):

P10. Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C., Torvi, D. and Talukhar, P., 2011, “CFD Modelling with Buoyancy Effects for a Heat and Moisture Transfer Ceiling Panel”, ASME/JSME 8^th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference (AJTEC2011), Honolulu, HI, March 13-17, paper AJTEC2011-44121.

P9. Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2010, “Flow Visualization of Airflow Through a Rectangular Duct with Combined Heat and Mass Transfer”, 14^th International Heat Transfer Conference, August 8-13, Washington, DC, paper number IHTC14-22881.

P8.  Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “Investigation of a Novel Ceiling Panel for Heat and Moisture Control in Buildings”, 8th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics June 16-18, Copenhagen, Denmark, pp. 1269-1276.

P7. Sawcyn, C.M.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2002, “Flow Visualization in Air Spaces Between Protective Fabrics and Sensors in Protective Clothing Tests”, 13^th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena, July 14-18, Victoria, BC, pp. 197-202.

P6. Torvi, D.A., 2002, “Teaching Fire Protection Engineering Within the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 17-19, Montreal, QC, paper 2002-70 (11 pages).

P5. Torvi, D.A., Hadjisophocleous, G.V., and Hum, J., 2000, “A New Method for Estimating the Effects of Thermal Radiation from Fires on Building Occupants”, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2000 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5‑10, Orlando, FL, HTD-Vol. 366-5, pp. 65-72.

P4. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Torvi, D.A., Fu, Z. and Yager, B., 1999, “FIERAsystem: A Computer Model for Fire Evaluation and Risk Assessment”, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE) 18^th International Conference, July 11-16, St. John’s, NF, Paper Number OMAE99-6016.

P3. Torvi, D.A. and Hadjisophocleous, G.V., 1999, “Development of Methods to Evaluate the Useful Lifetime of Firefighters' Protective Clothing”, Performance of Protective Clothing: Issues and Priorities for the 21^st Century, ASTM STP 1386, June 29-30, Seattle, WA, pp. 117-129 (American Society for Testing and Materials).

P2. Sultan, M.A., Denham, M. and Torvi, D.A., 1997, “Fire Exposure in Standard Fire Resistance Test Furnaces”, National Heat Transfer Conference, August 10-12, Baltimore, MD, Vol. 3, HTD-Vol. 341, pp. 37-49 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).

P1. Torvi, D.A., Dale, J.D., Ackerman, M.Y. and Crown, E.M., 1996, “A Study of New and Existing Bench Top Tests for Evaluating Fabrics for Flash Fire Protective Clothing”, Performance of Protective Clothing: 6th Volume, ASTM STP 1273, June 18-19, Orlando, FL, pp. 108-125 (American Society for Testing and Materials).

Theses:

T2. Torvi, David Andrew, 1997, Heat Transfer in Thin Fibrous Materials Under High Heat Flux Conditions, Ph.D. Thesis, University of Alberta.

T1. Torvi, David Andrew, 1992, A Finite Element Model of Heat Transfer in Skin Subjected to a Flash Fire, M.Sc. Thesis, University of Alberta.

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings (review of abstract only):

C54. Rezazadeh, M. and Torvi, D.A., 2011, “Effect of Heat Transfer Mode on the Thermal Performance of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, May 9-11, pp. 390-395.

C53. Robson, L.D., Obach, M.R., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., 2011, “Effects of Incident Heat Flux on Cone Calorimeter Test Results of Polyurethane Foam”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Winnipeg, MB, May 9-11, pp. 384-389.

C52. Robson, L.D., Obach, M.R., Ezinwa, J.U., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., 2011, “Effects of Polyurethane Foam Thickness on Flame Spread and Heat Release Rates Measured in Cone and Furniture Calorimeter Tests”, 12^th International Fire and Materials Conference, San Francisco, CA, January 31 - February 2, pp. 309-320.

C51. Obach, M., Torvi, D.A., Sumner, D. and Bergstrom, D.J., 2010, “Salt Water Modeling of a Wildland Fire’s Convection Column”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Ottawa, ON, May 9-12, pp. 190 - 195.

C50. Rezazadeh, M. and Torvi, D.A., 2010, “Effect of Multi-Stage Thermal Ageing on the Thermal Response of Thermal Protective Fabrics”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Ottawa, ON, May 9-12, pp. 208 - 213.

C49. Robson, L.D., Obach, M.R., Ezinwa, J.U., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., 2010, “Fire Modeling of Polyurethane Foams Using Convolution Integral Formulation”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Ottawa, ON, May 9-12, pp. 196 - 201.

C48. Ezinwa, J.U., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., 2009, “Full-Scale Fire Modeling of Polyurethane Foams Using Cone Calorimeter Data”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 11-13, Montreal, QC, pp. 43-48.

C47. Olabode, D., Weckman, E., Epling, B. and Torvi, D., 2009, “Observations of Burning Characteristics of Laminated Polyurethane Foams”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 11-13, Montreal, QC, pp. 37-42.

C46. Ghazy, A., Torvi, D.A. and Bergstrom, D.J., 2009, “Numerical Simulation of Transient Heat Transfer in Firefighters’ Protective Clothing”, CFD Society of Canada Annual Conference, May 3-5, Ottawa, ON, CD-Rom (8 pages).

C45. Ezinwa, J.U., Rigg, J., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., 2009, “Effects of Ignition Location on Flame Spread and Heat Release Rates in Furniture Calorimeter Tests of Polyurethane Foams”, 11^th International Fire and Materials Conference, Jan. 26-28, San Francisco, CA, pp. 645-656.

C44. Olabode, D., Rigg, J., Weckman, E.J., Epling, B. and Torvi, D.A., 2009, “Preliminary Furniture Calorimeter Tests of Laminated Polyurethane Foams”, 11^th International Fire and Materials Conference, Jan. 26-28, San Francisco, CA, CD-Rom (14 pages).

C43. Mettananda, C.V.R., Crown, E.M. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “Characterization of the Combustion Process of Flame Resistant Thermal Protective Textiles in the Presence of Oily Contaminants: Calorimetery”, Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Nov. 5‑8, Schaumburg, IL, 4 pages.

C42.  Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “Application of Hygroscopic Materials in HVAC Systems”, Proceedings of the IEA (International Energy Agency) ECBCS Annex 41 Closing Seminar, June 19, Lyngby, Denmark, pp. 129-140 (invited).

C41.  Weckman, E.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “The Emerging Field of Fire Safety Engineering: Partnerships in Research and Education”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 12-14, Toronto, ON, pg. 4 (invited).

C40. Ghazy, A., Torvi, D.A. and Bergstrom, D.J., 2008, “Protective Fabric Temperatures During Radiant Exposures in Cone Calorimeter”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 12-14, Toronto, ON, pp. 255-260.

C39.  Simonson, C.J.*, Fauchoux, M.T., Torvi, D.A. and Ojanen, T., 2008, “Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Control of Indoor Humidity in Buildings with Hygroscopic Materials in the Building Envelope and HVAC Systems”, 6^th International Engineering Conference, March 20-23, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (10 pages).

C38.  Fauchoux, M., Simonson, C.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2007, “Simulation of Hygroscopic Materials in the HVAC system of an Office Building”, 8th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics, October 22-24, Porto, Portugal, Annex 41 (Paper A41-T4-C-07-4, 10 pages).

C37. Torvi, D.A., 2007, “Using Pine Wood Derby Cars to Introduce Mechanical Engineering to Students in a First Year General Engineering Design Course”, 4^th Canadian Design Engineering Network (CDEN)/Canadian Congress on Engineering Education (C²E²) Conference, July 22-24, Winnipeg, MB (6 pages).

C36. Hurd. M., Torvi, D.A., Weckman, E. and Enninful, E., 2007, “Small and Full-Scale Fire Testing of Polyurethane Foams for Mattresses”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Banff, AB, May 14-16 (Paper No. F1, 6 pages).

C35. Hurd, M., Torvi, D., Weckman, E. and Enninful, E., 2007, “Effects of Polyurethane Mattress Foam Properties and Geometry on Small and Large-Scale Fire Test Results”, 10^th International Fire and Materials Conference, Jan. 29-31, San Francisco, CA, CD-Rom (13 pages).

C34. Torvi, D., 2006, “Development of Engineering Tools for Evaluating the Performance of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing”, Society of Fire Protection Engineers Symposia: Partners for Protection: Fire Protection Engineers and the Fire Service, October 17-18, Ellicott City, MD, pp. 27-32.

C33. Torvi, D., 2006, “Developing Partnerships with the Fire Service to Enhance Fire Protection Engineering Education Opportunities”, 3^rd Canadian Design Engineering Network (CDEN) International Design Conference on Education, Innovation and Practice in Engineering Design, July 24-26, Toronto, ON, pp. 214-219.

C32. Enninful, E.K. and Torvi, D., 2006, “Heat Transfer in Forest Floor Soil Under Simulated Wildland Fire Conditions”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 14-17, Waterloo, ON (Paper No. A3, 6 pages).

C31. Threlfall, T.G. and Torvi, D. 2006, “Comparison of Predicted and Measured Temperatures in Fire Tests of Mattresses”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 14‑17, Waterloo, ON (Paper No. A2, 6 pages).

C30. Cavanagh, J.M., Torvi, D.A. and Gabriel, K.S., 2005, “Effects of Inclination on Fabric Flammability and Expected Skin Burn”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 15-18, Halifax, NS, pp. 54-59.

C29. Enninful, E.K. and Torvi, D.A., 2005, “Effects of Moisture on Smoke Production and Heat Release Rates of Vegetation”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 15-18, Halifax, NS, pp. 273-278.

C28. Threlfall, T.G. and Torvi, D.A., 2005, “Temperature Measurements in Full-Scale Fire Tests of Mattresses”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 15-18, Halifax, NS, pp. 66-71.

C27. Cavanagh, J.M., Torvi, D.A., Gabriel, K.S. and Ruff, G.A., 2004, “Tests of Flammability of Cotton Fabrics and Expected Skin Burns in Microgravity”, NASA Workshop on Strategic Research to Enable NASA’s Exploration Missions, June 22-23, Cleveland, OH, NASA/CP-2004-213205/ VOL2, pp. 39-51.

C26. Dale, J.D., Ackerman, M.Y., Torvi, D.A., Threlfall, T.G. and Thorpe, P.A., 2004, “Interior Temperature and Heat Flux Measurements During House Burn”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 9-12, Kingston, ON (Paper #1, Session K, pages 1-6).

C25. Threlfall, T.G., Torvi, D.A. and Thorpe, P.A., 2004, “Exterior Heat Flux Measurements During House Burn and Implications for Building Codes”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 9-12, Kingston, ON (Paper #4, Session K, pages 1-6).

C24. Cavanagh, J.M., Torvi, D.A., Gabriel, K.S. and Ruff, G.A., 2004, “Flammability Tests of Cotton in Microgravity and Normal Gravity”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 9-12, Kingston, ON (Paper #2, Session C, pages 1-6).

C23. Dale, J.D. and Torvi, D.A., 2004, “Heat Transfer in Thin Fibrous Aramid Materials Under High Heat Flux”, Mechanics of Materials: Second Joint Symposium between the University of Alberta and Hokkaido University, March 22-24, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, pp. 6-7.

C22. Torvi, D.A. and Threlfall, T.G., 2003, “Heat Transfer Model of Thermal Protective Fabrics After Exposure to Fire”, 19^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2003), June 1-6, Calgary, AB, pp. 322-323.

C21. Sawcyn, C.M. and Torvi, D.A., 2003, “Heat Transfer Model of Air Gap in Thermal Protective Fabric Tests”, 19^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2003), June 1-6, Calgary, AB, pp. 326-327.

C20. Thorpe, P.A. and Torvi, D.A., 2003, “Towards Non-Destructive Test Methods for Fire-Fighter’s Turnout Gear”, 19^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2003), June 1-6, Calgary, AB, pp. 324-325.

C19. Cavanagh, J.M., Torvi, D.A. and Gabriel, K.S., 2003, “Experimental Study of Clothing Flammability and Associated Skin Burn Damage in Microgravity”, 7^th International Workshop on Microgravity Combustion and Chemically Reacting Systems, June 3-6, Cleveland, OH, pp. 325-328 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

C18. Benichou, N., Hadjisophocleous, G., Torvi, D., Vollhoffer, S. and Reid, I., 2002, “Hazard Analysis of a Multi-Occupancy Building”, 4^th International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, March 20-22, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 310-321 (Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

C17. Torvi, D.A., 2001, “New Developments in Heat Transfer Modelling of Thermal Protective Clothing”, 18^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2001), June 3‑7, Memorial University, St. John’s, NF, pp. 131-132.

C16. Kanabus-Kaminska, M., Lougheed, G.D., Carpenter, D. and Torvi, D.A., 2001, “Determination of Major and Minor Components of Smoke From Full-Scale Fire Tests of Furnishings by FTIR Spectroscopy”, 7^th International Fire and Materials Conference, January 24, San Francisco, CA, pp. 407-417.

C15. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Benichou, N., Torvi, D.A. and Reid, I.M.A., 2000, “Evaluating Compliance of Performance-Based Designs with Fire Safety Objectives”, Proceedings, 3^rd International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, June 15-17, Lund University, Sweden, pp. 307-318 (Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

C14. Kanabus-Kaminska, M., Torvi, D.A. and Lougheed, G.D, 2000, “Smoke Analysis for Full-Scale Fire Tests using FTIR Spectroscopy", Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, May 15-17, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, pp. 33-1 – 33-6.

C13. Senez, P.L., Torvi, D.A., Lougheed, G.D., Locke, H.A. and Carpenter, D.W., 1999, “Evaluating Materials and Fire Protection Systems Using Full-scale Fire Tests”, 3^rd International Conference on Fire Research and Engineering, October 4-7, Chicago, IL, pp. 363-374 (Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

C12. Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Torvi, D.A., 1999, “FIERAsystem: A New Computer Model for Fire Evaluation and Risk Assessment of Industrial Buildings”, Sixth International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, July 5-9, University of Potiers, France, p. 1194 (International Association of Fire Safety Science).

C11. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Torvi, D.A. and Yager, B.L., 1999, “Calculating Life Hazard due to Fires in Industrial Buildings Using FIERAsystem”, 17^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM '99), May 30 - June 3, Hamilton, ON, pp. 231-232.

C10. Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Torvi, D.A., 1999, “Computer Models for Performance-Based Code Environments”, Building Control Commission International Convention, April 12‑15, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 147-162.

C9. Torvi, D.A., Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Thomas, G. and Su, W., 1999, “A New Method for Estimating Water and Equipment Requirements for Firefighting Operations”, Institution of Fire Engineers 1^st International Conference on Fire Service Deployment Analysis, March 20-21, Indianapolis, IN, pp. 11‑1 – 11-15.

C8. Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Torvi, D.A., 1998, “Development of a Fire Risk Assessment Computer Model for Light Industrial Buildings”, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Forum, May 19-22, Toronto, ON, Vol. 3, pp. 305-310.

C7. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Yung, D. and Torvi, D.A., 1998, “Fire Risk Assessment Modelling”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Annual Meeting: Society of Fire Protection Engineers Distinguished Lecture, May 17-21, Cincinnati, OH, pp. 7-17.

C6. Torvi, David A. and Dale, J. Douglas, 1997, “Heat Transfer in Protective Fabrics Under Flash Fire Conditions”, 2^nd International Conference on Fire Research and Engineering, August 10-15, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, pp. 339-350 (Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

C5. Torvi, D.A. and Dale, J.D., 1997, “A Finite Element Model of Heat Transfer in Thin Fibrous Materials Under High Heat Flux Conditions”, 16^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM '97), June 1-5, Quebec City, QC, pp. 409-410.

C4. Torvi, D.A., Dale, J.D., Ackerman, M.Y. and Crown, E.M., 1995, “A New Bench Top Test for Evaluating Fabrics for Flash Fire Clothing”, 15^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM '95), May 28 - June 1, Victoria, BC, pp. 412-413.

C3. Torvi, D.A., 1994, “A Survey of Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Instruction”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)/Canadian Conference On Engineering Education (C²/E²) Joint Conference, June 26-29, Edmonton, AB, pp. 1159-1162.

C2. Torvi, David and Dale, J.D., 1993, “A Finite Element Model of Heat Transfer in Skin Subjected to a Flash Fire”, 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM '93), Kingston, ON, pp. 629-630.

C1. Jiang, M., Torvi, D.A., Dale, J.D. and Checkel, M.D., 1993, “Heat Flux Measurements in a Combustion Cell”, Combustion Institute Canadian Section Spring Technical Meeting, Quebec City, QC, pp. 7-1 - 7-5.

Conference Presentations:

CP16. Robson, L.D., Obach, M.R., Torvi, D.A. and Weckman, E.J., “Predicting Full-Scale Fire Test Results of Polyurethane Foam Using Cone Calorimeter Data”, 10^th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, June 19-24, College Park, MD.

CP15. Rezazadeh, M. and Torvi, D., 2010, “Effects of Thermal Ageing on Performance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing”, 22^nd Canadian Material Science Conference, June 8-11, Waterloo, ON.

CP14. Weckman, E. and Torvi, D., 2010, “Building Bridges: Collaboration in Fire Science, Engineering and the Fire Service”, Ottawa Fire Instruction Research and Engineering (FIRE) 2010 Conference, May 17-21, Ottawa, ON.

CP13. Weckman, E.J. and Torvi, D.A., 2008, “Foam Fire Testing…Some Issues and Results”, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Commission W014 (Fire) Meeting, Sept. 3-5, Ottawa, ON.

CP12. Torvi, D., 2003, “Research Priorities for Improving Agriculture Fire Safety”, Fifth International Symposium on the Future of Rural Peoples: Rural Economy, Healthy People, Environment, Rural Communities, October 19-23, Saskatoon, SK, pp. W-1 – W-2.

CP11. Torvi, D.A., 2002, “A New Canadian Fire Protection Engineering Research and Education Program”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2002 World Safety Congress, May 19‑23, Minneapolis, MN.

CP10. Torvi, D.A., 2001, “Improving Fire Protection in Agricultural Buildings”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2001 World Fire Safety Congress, May 13-17, Anaheim, CA.

CP9. Torvi, D.A., 2001, “Protective Clothing Testing and Research”, Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs (SAFC) Annual Meeting, April 21, Prince Albert, SK.

CP8. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Torvi, D.A., Benichou, N., Reid, I.M.A. and Vollhoffer, S.R., 2000, “Case Studies for Evaluation of Fire Protection Systems in Light Industrial Buildings”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) World Fire Safety Congress, May 14-17, Denver, CO.

CP7. Torvi, D.A., 2000, “Teaching Fire Science and Fire Protection Engineering to Building Engineering Students”, International Network for Fire Information and Reference Exchange (inFire) Conference, May 9-11, Ottawa, ON.

CP6. Torvi, D.A. and Hadjisophocleous, G.V., 2000, “Protective Clothing Research in the National Research Council of Canada’s Fire Risk Management Program”, International Network for Fire Information and Reference Exchange (inFire) Conference, May 9-11, Ottawa, ON.

CP5. Hadjisophocleous, G.V., Torvi, D.A., Hum, H. and Su, W., 1999, “New Models for Planning and Managing Fire Department Resources”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) World Fire Safety Congress, May 16-20, Baltimore, MD.

CP4. Torvi, D.A., Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Su, W., 1998, “Estimating the Useful Lifetime of Fire Fighters’ Protective Clothing” and “A New Method for Estimating Water Requirements for Fire Fighting Purposes”, Fire-Rescue Canada ’98 Conference, Sept. 27-30, Penticton, BC (Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs).

CP3. Torvi, D.A. and Hadjisophocleous, G.V., 1998, “Methods to Estimate the Useful Life of Protective Clothing”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Annual Meeting, May 17-21, Cincinnati, OH.

CP2. Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Torvi, D.A., 1998, “A Model for Evaluating Fire Protection Systems in Light Industrial Buildings”, 2nd International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods, May 7-9, Lahaina, Maui, HI (Society of Fire Protection Engineers).

CP1. Torvi, D.A., 1992, “A Survey of Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Instruction in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Pacific Northwest Section Annual Meeting, April 25, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT (Outstanding Paper Presentation Award Winner).

Professional Development Courses:

PD1. Torvi, D., “Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering”, American Society of Agricultural Engineers/Canadian Society of Agricultural Engineering Annual Meeting, August 1, Ottawa, ON.

Other Articles:

AR8. Torvi, D.A., 2002, “Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan”, The Professional Edge (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan), Issue No. 82, October/November, pp. 4-5.

AR7. Torvi, D.A., 2001, "Education: Learning About Fire", Canadian Consulting Engineer, Vol. 42, No. 3, May, p. 28.

AR6. Torvi, D.A., 2001, "Buildings: Down on the Farm", Canadian Consulting Engineer, Vol. 42, No. 3, May, pp. 24-26.

AR5. Torvi, D.A. and Hadjisophocleous, G.V., 2000, “Computer Fire Modeling at NRC (Part 2): FIERAsystem”, The Canadian Fire Chief (Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs), Vol. 4, No. 3 (Fall), pp. 28-29.

AR4. Torvi, D.A., 1999, “Group Developing Guidelines for the Retirement of Protective Clothing Holds First Meeting”, The Canadian Fire Chief (Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs), Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer), pp. 72-73.

AR3. Torvi, D.A., 1998, “When Should I Replace my Turnout Gear? IRC Research Projects on Protective Clothing and Other Fire Service-Related Topics”, The Canadian Fire Chief (Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs), Vol. 2, No. 2 (Summer), pp. 45-46.

AR2. Hadjisophocleous, G.V. and Torvi, D.A., 1998, “IRC Developing New Model for Evaluating Fire Protection Systems in Light Industrial Buildings”, Construction Innovation (Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council), Vol. 3, No. 3 (Spring) p. 6 (also published in July, 1998 issue of Fire and Flammability Bulletin).

AR1. Torvi, D.A., 1998, “IRC Helping to Develop Guidelines for Replacement of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing”, Construction Innovation (Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council), Vol. 3, No. 2 (Winter), p. 7 (also published in Dec., 1997 issue of Fire and Flammability Bulletin).