FDS Tutorial is an educational website dedicated to Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and fire modeling, designed to help engineers and technical professionals learn how to use FDS in a clear and structured way.
The site was created to address a common gap in FDS learning resources:
many explanations focus either on isolated examples or on theoretical descriptions, while practical understanding often requires seeing how concepts fit together within a coherent workflow.
Professional background and approach
FDS Tutorial is maintained by a fire safety engineer with professional experience in fire modeling and performance-based fire engineering.
The material published on this website is based on:
- real modeling experience rather than purely academic examples
- common issues and misunderstandings encountered when applying FDS in practice
- a focus on understanding assumptions, limitations, and implications of modeling choices
The objective is not only to explain how to use FDS, but also why certain approaches are appropriate in an engineering context.
Learning paths
Depending on your background and objectives, the website offers different learning paths:
- FDS Guided Course
A structured, beginner-level course designed to introduce FDS fundamentals and core concepts following a single, coherent workflow.
This is the recommended starting point if you are new to FDS or want a systematic introduction. - Free tutorials and examples
A collection of individual tutorials and examples covering specific features and use cases.
Suitable if you prefer to explore specific topics independently or complement other learning materials.
Advanced Fire Engineering Topics
In addition to learning material, the website includes a section dedicated to Advanced Fire Safety Engineering Topics.
This section is intended for engineers already familiar with FDS and interested in deeper technical and methodological discussions, including both theoretical aspects and their relevance to professional fire engineering practice.
Scope of the website
FDS Tutorial is intended as a technical learning and reference resource.
It does not aim to replace official documentation, engineering judgment, or project-specific analysis, but to complement them with structured explanations and experience-based insights.
Contact
If you have questions about the content of this website or need help with FDS-related topics, you can get in touch by using the following form.