Fireproofing Manual for Building Materials

Author: (USA) Harper
Translator: Sichuan Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security / Country: United States
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book covers fundamental theories of combustion (gases, aerosols and dust, liquids, solids, smoke generation, and indoor fire effects), basic combustion theories and physical parameters. It also includes material technical specifications, standards, and testing methods, the combustion process and characteristics of polymer and rubber materials, fundamental theories of polymer material flame retardancy (including polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, ABS, polycarbonate, PC/ABS blends, nylon, thermoplastic polyesters, polyvinyl chloride, thermosetting resins, elastomers or rubbers, nanocomposites, etc.), the physical properties of fibers and textiles and their flame retardant product characteristics, the fire performance of structural materials (including steel, concrete, wood, fasteners, and trusses), and their fire protection products (such as refractory materials, gypsum, spraying materials, adhesive materials, mineral fiber materials, intumescent and resin-coated materials, concrete, masonry, fire protection systems, water-filled columns, flame protection materials, etc.). The book also discusses the ignition characteristics, flammability, combustion characteristics, and smoke point of liquids and chemicals, as well as the combustion characteristics, flame retardancy requirements, and protective measures for military materials.
This manual covers all aspects of fire protection work, with strong professionalism, broad knowledge, practical theory, and logical organization. It is characterized by being practical, information-rich, and easy to reference. The target readers of this manual mainly include: fire supervision personnel of various levels of public security fire departments; senior researchers and managers of fire protection product production enterprises or related institutions; fire standard setters; flame retardant and fire protection designers; researchers and educators in universities and colleges engaged in architecture, fire protection, materials, and related fields; insurance professionals, as well as relevant personnel. It can also serve as teaching materials or reference books for doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students in universities and colleges.