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Compendium of Fire Testing. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 5
The tests conducted and results obtained from the fire safety performance evaluation of materials and construction techniques that were used in the Operation Breakthrough Program are summarized. Breakthrough was initiated by HUD to demonstrate techniques that can be used for volume production of quality housing through the construction of homes on nine selected sites. This report contributes to the advancement of current housing construction technology in addition to being of use to persons concerned with the fire safety of residential construction. Fire endurance testing of wall assemblies was conducted in accordance with sections 10 through 14 of the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E 119. The procedure consists of mounting a typical wall assembly in the test frame of the furnace, applying an appropriate load, and raising the temperature of the exposed side in accordance with the standard time - temperature curve. Exterior wall assemblies, intermodule double wall assemblies, and interior single wall assemblies were tested. Similar tests were performed on roof / ceiling assemblies, floor / ceiling assemblies, and floor assemblies. Other fire endurance tests included testing of a mechanical / electrical core assembly and a steel tubular column protected with gypsum board. Surface burning characteristics were evaluated through tunnel tests, radiant panel tests, and pill tests. Fire resistance of wall and ceiling coverings, floor coverings, and kitchen cabinets was also determined. Test results for specific materials and techniques are presented in tables; diagrams are used extensively throughout the text.
Compendium of Fire Testing. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 5
The tests conducted and results obtained from the fire safety performance evaluation of materials and construction techniques that were used in the Operation Breakthrough Program are summarized. Breakthrough was initiated by HUD to demonstrate techniques that can be used for volume production of quality housing through the construction of homes on nine selected sites. This report contributes to the advancement of current housing construction technology in addition to being of use to persons concerned with the fire safety of residential construction. Fire endurance testing of wall assemblies was conducted in accordance with sections 10 through 14 of the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E 119. The procedure consists of mounting a typical wall assembly in the test frame of the furnace, applying an appropriate load, and raising the temperature of the exposed side in accordance with the standard time - temperature curve. Exterior wall assemblies, intermodule double wall assemblies, and interior single wall assemblies were tested. Similar tests were performed on roof / ceiling assemblies, floor / ceiling assemblies, and floor assemblies. Other fire endurance tests included testing of a mechanical / electrical core assembly and a steel tubular column protected with gypsum board. Surface burning characteristics were evaluated through tunnel tests, radiant panel tests, and pill tests. Fire resistance of wall and ceiling coverings, floor coverings, and kitchen cabinets was also determined. Test results for specific materials and techniques are presented in tables; diagrams are used extensively throughout the text.
Compendium of Fire Testing. Operation Breakthrough. Volume 5
1976
130 pages
Report
No indication
English
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