- Author
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Rossi, R. M.
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Bruggmann, G.
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Stampfli, R.
- Title
- Comparison of Flame Spread of Textiles and Burn Injury Prediction With a Manikin.
- Coporate
- EMPA Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Journal
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Fire and Materials,
Vol. 29,
No. 6,
395-406,
November/December 2005
- Keywords
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manikins
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textiles
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flame spread
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burns (injuries)
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skin burns
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flame propagation
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heat transfer
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fabrics
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garments
- Identifiers
- flame propagation rate and threshold times for pain and second degree burns on the manikin; 100% natural and cellulose fabrics; 100% synthetic fabrics; cotton (co)/polyester (PES) fabrics in order of increasing percent cotton; influence of garment fit or sleeve size on the flame propagation rate and burning behaviour of different fabrics