- Author
- Miles, L. B.
- Title
- Basic Investigation of the Extinguishability of Various Fabrics. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Maryland Univ., College Park
- Sponsor
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NBS GCR 76-77, September 22, 1976, 95 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- GRANT-49019
- Keywords
- fabric flammability | heat flux | heat transfer
- Abstract
- In considering extinguishability hazards both the inherent qualities of a fabric as well as human reactions are important. This study concentrates on the former aspect. Linear burning rate and heat flux are measured for twelve fabrics within a TRI Flammability Analyzer cabinet.