An investigation into the relationship between the archaeology of burnt structures and fire science as employed in a forensic context
This project aims to provide a broad but detailed discussion of the interrelationships between archaeological theory and practice, the preserved material record, scientific understanding of the nature of structural fire dynamics and the current practice of fire investigators in excavating forensic fire scenes In a UK context. By drawing these disciplines together, it seeks to achieve a number of distinct goals; improved understanding of structural fires as they are preserved in the archaeological record; the identification of a range of methodological tools that may benefit the practice of archaeologists in approaching burnt buildings; and the adaptation of techniques of archaeological excavation and recording that might improve the current practice of debris sifting prevalent in forensic fire investigation.
Harrison, Karl
An investigation into the relationship between the archaeology of burnt structures and fire science as employed in a forensic context. This project aims to provide a broad but detailed discussion of the interrelationships between archaeological theory and practice, the preserved material record, scientific understanding of the nature of structural fire dynamics and the current practice of fire investigators in excavating forensic fire scenes In a UK context. By drawing these disciplines together, it seeks to achieve a number of distinct goals; improved understanding of structural fires as they are preserved in the archaeological record; the identification of a range of methodological tools that may benefit the practice of archaeologists in approaching burnt buildings; and the adaptation of techniques of archaeological excavation and recording that might improve the current practice of debris sifting prevalent in forensic fire investigation.
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