Woodhead Publishing Flammability Testing of Materials Used in Construction, Transport and Mining (Woodhead Publishing in Materials)

This authoritative reference work provides a comprehensive source of information for regulators, researchers and all those concerned with the flammability testing of materials over three industrial sectors: construction, transport and mining. The book highlights practical application via the careful selection of case studies with an overall emphasis on specific types of tests that are widely accepted and internationally practised in a variety of applications. Flammability testing of materials used in construction, transport and mining simplifies the difficult and often confusing area of national regulations and fire test procedures. Key Features: an authoritative guide to best practice in ensuring safe design; defines flammability and the main types of test available; a vital reference source for civil and transport engineers. Contents: Understanding materials flammability; Fundamental measurement techniques. Part 1 Flammability tests for buildings and their contents: Flammability of wood products; Flammability tests for external cladding on buildings; Fire hazard assessment of wall and ceiling fire spread in rooms; Fire behaviour of sandwich panels; Flammability tests for upholstered furniture and mattresses; Flammability tests for cables; Flammability tests for electrical appliances. Part 2 Flammability tests for transportation and mining: Flammability tests for regulation of building and construction materials; Fire testing in road and railway tunnels; Flammability tests for aircraft; Flammability testing in the mining sector; Flammability tests for railway passenger cars; Ships and submarines; Tests for spontaneous ignition of solid materials.