- Author
- Thomas, G.
- Title
- Thermal Properties of Gypsum Plasterboard at High Temperatures.
- Coporate
- Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
- Journal
- Fire and Materials, Vol. 26, No. 1, 37-45, January/February 2002
- Keywords
- plasterboard | gypsum | high temperature | thermal properties | heat transfer | thermochemistry | specific heat | dehydration | moisture effect | enthalpy | thermal conductivity | fire resistance tests | ablation | walls | fire tests | floors
- Identifiers
- water of crystallization; effect of free moisture; heats of reaction and effect on specific heat; details of furnace tests used; model predictions and wall test results for insulation failure; recommended thermal properties for gypsum plasterboard