Fire Resistance Potentials of Structural Timbers
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 1
Abstract
Fire resistance/endurance potential of structural timbers was investigated. The experiment was carried out as what the case may be under natural burning flame at varying interval of time. From the result obtained and analysed, structural timbers known as hard woods have varying fire resistance capacity under flexural and compression loads. All the species tested submitted to ASTM standard time-temperature control curve. Charring behavior of teak ( tectona grandis) is more at 1220c of 60 minutes fire exposure compared to others, thus it’s rate of ignition is faster than other species. Iroko (milicia excels) demonstrated highest compressive strength at moisture content up to 18% while mahogany proved better in tension ( bending) at same moisture content.
Authors and Affiliations
A. G. Okeniyi, S. O. Adeniji, T. O. Odewumi, B. I. O. Dahusi
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