Essays about: "Cavity barriers"

Found 3 essays containing the words Cavity barriers.

1. 1. INTERMEDIATE-SCALE TESTS AND CONE CALORIMETER TESTS - FIRE BEHAVIOUR OF SELECTED FACADE MATERIALS

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Tanja Cernosa; [2020]
   Keywords : Fire behaviour; Intermediate-scale facade tests; cone calorimeter; stone wool; phenolic foam; WRB; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the last few years, the implementation of well-ventilated façades in buildings increased due to their improved energy performance. However, their double-wall construction due to the limited airflow within an air cavity represents a significant fire risk, since the flames that spread into the air cavity can elongate up to ten times. READ MORE

3. 2. Performance of cavity barriers exposed to fire : A model scale test

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Sara Gustafsson; Stina Jonsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Cavity barriers; Model scale test; timber; constructions; fire spread; glowing combustion; smouldering; cavities;

   Abstract : To build multi story buildings out of timber is of a common interest in the building sector. Timber as a building material has many profits, such as the low cost, the availability and the ability to recycle it, the low carbon footprint and the workability. READ MORE

4. 3. Reliability of fire barriers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Jonathan Vallee; [2016]
   Keywords : Fire engineering; Fire safety engineering; Fire barriers; fire rated construction; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A fire barriers are widely used in the industry as a passive fire protection system. Fire barriers are built according to specifications from manufacturer after the construction was tested in full scale furnace in accordance to the appropriate codes. READ MORE