- Author
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Ryan, J. V.
- Title
- Fire Endurance and Heat Transfer Tests of Prefabricated Panels.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NBS 6837
May 4, 1960
26 p.
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
- Contract
- NBS-PROJECT-1002-40-10521
- Keywords
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prefabricated buildings
- Abstract
- Fire endurance tests were made on two wall specimens and one roof specimen. Each was representative of prefabricated construction for use in very cold climates. Three fire retardant paints were used with the specimens, but did not influence the results. The use of screws and washers as a means of prolonging the retention of gypsum board on the fire exposed surface was found effective. The fire endurances of the wall specimens were significantly longer than that of the companion roof specimen. Heat transfer tests were conducted on two wall specimens.