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Document ID (ISN)49643
CIS number 88-969
ISSN - Serial title 0015-2684 - Fire Technology
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Richardson J.K., Oleszkiewicz I.
Title Fire tests on window assemblies protected by automatic sprinklers
Bibliographic information May 1987, Vol.23, No.2, p.115-132. Illus. 10 ref.
Abstract Full-scale fire tests on wired and tempered glazing in steel and aluminum frames are described. These assemblies achieved fire resistance ratings when exposed to a standard fire of 45min to 2h. The maximum radiant heat flux transmitted through the glass was reduced by more than 90%.
Descriptors (primary) fire fighting; flammability testing; fire protection; sprinkler systems; buildings
Descriptors (secondary) fire research
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Fires