- Author
- Moore, L. D.
- Title
- Full-Scale Burning Behavior of Curtains and Draperies. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NBSIR 78-1448, March 1978, 40 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- curtains | drapes | flammable fabrics | large scale fire tests
- Abstract
- To better understand the burning room fire development, 38 full-scale drapery and curtain burn experiments were conducted in a 3 x 4.9 m (10 x 16 ft) room. The variables investigated included fabric and lining type, fabric weight, and position of the draperies (open vs closed). As each burning experiment progressed a number of conditions were continuously monitored such as rate of drapery consumption, air temperature increase, smoke and toxic gas generation, and radiant energy developed. Ignition of sample wall and ceiling panels was also monitored.