NIST Research on Less Flammable Materials.
NIST Research on Less Flammable Materials.
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Gann, R. G.
Materials and Process Challenges: Aging Systems,
Affordability, Alternative Applications. SAMPE
Symposium and Exhibition, 41st International
Proceedings. Volume 41. Book 1. Society for the
Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE).
March 24-28, 1996, Anaheim, CA, Schmitt, G.; Bauer, J.;
Magnurany, C. J.; Hurley, C., Editor(s)(s), 351-360 pp,
1996.
SAMPE Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3, 16-20, May/June 1996.
Keywords:
flammable materials; fire safety; research facilities;
safety engineering; fire science
Abstract:
A principal objective of the NIST Fire Research Program
is supporting the development by U.S. manufacturers of a
new generation of building and furnishing materials and
products that contribute less to a fire, maintain their
fire safety performance over the product life, and are
environmentally friendly. This paper describes the NIST
roles in fire safety science and engineering, as well as
research projects currently underway on less fire-prone
materials and products.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899