Handbook of building materials for fire protection
Langue : Anglais
Auteur : HARPER Charles A.
The first handbook devoted to the coverage of materials in the field of fire engineering. Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook walks you through the challenging maze of choosing form the hundreds of commercially available materials used in buildings today and tells you which burn and /or are weakened during exposure to fire. It is the burning characteristics of materials, which usually allow fires to begin and propagate, and the degradation of materials that cause the most damage. Providing expert guidance every step of the way, Fire Protection Building Materials Handbook helps the architect, designers and fire protection engineers to design and maintain safer buildings while complying with international codes.
Fundamentals of Fire Hazards of Materials. Materials Specifications, Standards and Testing. Plastics and Rubber. Flame Retardants for Plastics. Fibers and Fabrics. Structural Materials. Wood and Wood Products. Liquids and Chemicals. Materials in Military Applications. Index.
Date de parution : 10-2003
Ouvrage de 800 p.
19x24 cm
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