In this study, the assessment of fireproofing materials performance is addressed. A methodology based on a combined experimental and numerical approach is presented and applied for characterizing the fireproofing behavior of a novel inorganic formulation based on basalt fibers and silica aerogel. A modified version of the ASTM E162 standard fire test was used to expose specimens of fireproofed steel board to a steady radiation source. Experimental results were used to validate a simplified mono-dimensional model which allowed simulating more severe conditions and different protection configurations. A specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) was evaluated in order to support the effective design of passive fire protections and to compare the performance of manufactured products against that of commercial fireproofing materials.
Testing and modelling the performance of innovative fire protection systems
LANDUCCI, GABRIELE;ARGENTI, FRANCESCA;
2014-01-01
Abstract
In this study, the assessment of fireproofing materials performance is addressed. A methodology based on a combined experimental and numerical approach is presented and applied for characterizing the fireproofing behavior of a novel inorganic formulation based on basalt fibers and silica aerogel. A modified version of the ASTM E162 standard fire test was used to expose specimens of fireproofed steel board to a steady radiation source. Experimental results were used to validate a simplified mono-dimensional model which allowed simulating more severe conditions and different protection configurations. A specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) was evaluated in order to support the effective design of passive fire protections and to compare the performance of manufactured products against that of commercial fireproofing materials.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
