Design Tool for the Definition of Thermal Barriers for Combustible Insulation Materials

Juan P. Hidalgo; Stephen Welch; Jose L. Torero

Design Tool for the Definition of Thermal Barriers for Combustible Insulation Materials

Juan P. Hidalgo, Stephen Welch, Jose L. Torero

School of Engineering

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Previous work has demonstrated that the main and initiating hazard from combustible insulation materials is the onset of pyrolysis. This paper presents a methodology for designing thermal barriers for combustible insulation in buildings, which represent the main measure to control this hazard. A series of potential design tools are developed in order to determine the relationship between the different design parameters, and therefore, define the optimum thickness and thermal properties from the thermal barrier for a series of fire inputs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2nd IAFSS European Symposium of Fire Safety Science
Pages	166-170
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-9963-2177-0-0
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	2nd European Symposium of Fire Safety Science - Nicosia, Cyprus Duration: 16 Jun 2015 → …

Conference

Conference	2nd European Symposium of Fire Safety Science
Country/Territory	Cyprus
City	Nicosia
Period	16/06/15 → …

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The role of thermal insulation products in the fire behaviour of energy efficient buildings
Torero, J.
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1/10/11 → 30/09/14
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The role of thermal insulation products in the fire behaviour of energy efficient buildings

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