- Author
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Waterman, T. E.
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Takata, A. N.
- Title
- Laboratory Study of Ignition of Host Materials by Firebrands. FinalTechnical Report. May 1968-May 1969.
- Coporate
- IIT Research Institute, Chicago, IL
- Sponsor
- Office of Civil Defense, Washington, DC
- Report
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Final Technical Report; Project J6142; OCD Work Unit 2539A; Task Order No. 2530(68),
June 1969,
48 p.
- Contract
- N00228-68-C-2367
- Keywords
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fire brands
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fire spread
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fire damage
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ignition
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roofing (finishes)
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thermal radiation
- Abstract
- This study is directed at examining, on a laboratory scale, the susceptibility of interior and exterior host materials ot ignitions by various firebrands. Eight types of firebrands typical of those produced by common roofing materials were manufactured in the laboratory for use in the study. Evaluations were than made of the abilities of these firebrands to ignite a variety of host materials which might be present in an urban area. The effects of ambient wind, supporting thermal radiaiton, and blast damage were considered. An analysis was also performed to evaluate the effects of firebrands on fire spread in three different use-class areas in Albuquerque and San Jose.