| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J60353/01 |
| Title: |
MODELS FOR THE FIRE BEHAVIOUR FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE COMPONENTS (TOP 47) |
| Principal Investigator: |
Gibson, Professor A |
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| Department: |
Mech Materials & Manuf Engineering |
| Organisation: |
Newcastle University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1994 |
Ends: |
30 June 1996 |
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105,400
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Safety & Reliability of Plant |
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The aim is to produce a comprehensive model for the response of FRP panels, pipework and fittings to hydrocarbon fires. Tests will be used to validate the model and generate data on relevant materials. The approach will rely on a fundamental understanding of the processes occurring in fire and will relate the effects of progressive fire damage to residual integrity. (1) The finite difference models developed at Newcastle and Salford will be combined into a single package. (2) Model parameters for candidate laminates and core materials will be generated. (3) The residual structural capability of the material during the fire will be estimated. (4) The radial flow version of the finite difference programme will be applied to the modelling of the behaviour of composite pipe systems in fire. (5) The computer model will be extended to enable it to cope with real components that do not have a simple flat or cylindrical shape. (6) A version of the model will be evolved that can deal with the effects of the presence of passive fire protection and intumescents. (7) The results of the Salford and Newcastle projects will be integrated into a suite of programmes capable of dealing with components containing material combinations, such as twin skinned panels with ceramic cores or pipework with added passive fire protection. The aim is to produce a comprehensive model for the response of FRP panels, pipework and fittings to hydrocarbon fires. Tests will be used to validate the model and generate data on relevant materials. The approach will rely on a fundamental understanding of the processes occurring in fire and will relate the effects of progressive fire damage to residual integrity.
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http://www.ncl.ac.uk |