Abstract
Aim: The article describes general outline and main problems connected with using computer programs for analysis and forecasting of selected threats.
Methodology: An overview of the software and its possibility to apply in the light of Polish law was presented. Particular attention is focused on the two-tier formula regulations, which in the future will allow to design buildings based on computational methods. The areas in which computer programs are used to assess safety are shown. In addition, the authors discuss the basic requirements to be met by the selected software. The article discusses the possibilities of software development in the field of fire modeling, modeling behavior of the structure during the fire, and modeling the effects of industrial accidents. For each of these areas overview of the software, together with a list of basic functions was prepared. Proposed requirements for input data entry form and presentation of the output were also discussed. All information is presented in the form of tables comparing the capabilities of selected programs.
Keywords: fire safety engineering, fire modeling, safety, software overview