Survey of small-scale flame spread test results of modern fabrics

被引：15

作者：

Hirschler, Marcelo M. ^{[1
]}

Piansay, Timothy ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] GBH Int, Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA

来源：

FIRE AND MATERIALS | 2007年 / 31卷 / 06期

关键词：

cellulosics; charring; fabrics; fire; flame spread; flammability; textiles; thermoplastics;

D O I：

10.1002/fam.943

中图分类号：

T [工业技术];

学科分类号：

08 ;

摘要：

The flammability of apparel worn on a person has one of the highest ratios of fire fatalities per fire, and there are few statutory requirements. A series of evaluations was conducted on the flammability of 50 fabrics (both cellulosic and thermoplastic) using the (now withdrawn) NFPA 701 small-scale test. The fabrics covered a broad range of areal densities (weights) and many were not intended for apparel. A series of conclusions were reached. In particular, it is apparent that the following primary correlation exists between fabric weight and flammability: the heavier the fabric the better it behaves in a fire. Secondarily, however, the type of fabric also strongly affects this conclusion. This paper presents the results of the testing and offers an analysis. Copyright (c) 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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页码：373 / 386

页数：14