Abstract:
Examines materials that meet stringent fire safety standards (ASTM E84, EN 13501) while maintaining decorative value. Discusses intumescent coatings for steel beams, ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for facade panels, and flame-retardant textiles. Addresses challenges in balancing fire resistance with aesthetic flexibility.
Technical Depth:
Intumescent Mechanisms: Explains the chemical reactions behind expanded graphite and ammonium polyphosphate-based coatings.
CMC Testing: Compares flexural strength retention of alumina vs. silica fiber-reinforced composites post-fire.
Smoke Toxicity: Assesses the correlation between LOI (limiting oxygen index) values and toxic gas emissions in polyurethane foams.
