Thermal–mechanical modelling of laminates with fire protection coating

• Published in: Composites. Part B, Engineering Vol. 48; pp. 68 - 78
• Main Authors: Mouritz, A.P., Feih, S., Kandare, E., Gibson, A.G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: A. Polymer–matrix composites (PMCs); Applied sciences; B. High-temperature properties; C. Analytical modelling; ceramics; coatings; Exact sciences and technology; fiberglass; Fire; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; glass fibers; heat transfer; insulating materials; Laminates; Polymer industry, paints, wood; polymers; Technology of polymers; temperature; thermal analysis; C. Analytical modelling; A. Polymer–matrix composites (PMCs); B. High-temperature properties; Fire; Laminate; Mechanical model; Fiber reinforced material; Epoxy resin; Compressive strength; Mineral fiber; Modeling; Composite material; Additive; Glass fiber fabric; Protective coatings; Vinyl ester resin; Mechanical properties; Flame retardant; Tensile property; Experimental study; Fire protection; Thermal properties; A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Flammability; Numerical simulation; Woven material; Heat transfer; Ceramic fiber

This paper presents a modelling approach to analyse the protection provided by passive and intumescent surface coatings on glass fibre reinforced laminate substrates exposed to fire. The modelling involves a multi-stage analytical approach: (i) thermal analysis of heat transfer from the fire through...