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Why it is difficult to measure the burning characteristics of materials and products
Author(s) -
Rieber Martin
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810070405
Subject(s) - flammability , measure (data warehouse) , combustion , forensic engineering , process (computing) , environmental science , flame spread , engineering , computer science , waste management , materials science , chemistry , composite material , data mining , organic chemistry , operating system
Flammability tests are difficult because of the complexity of burning processes and of safety considerations. Experimental fires only give a partial view of the combustion process. Owing to the dynamic processes occurring in the flame, tests are very sensitive to external influences. Use, therefore, of flammability test methods should be made only with a clear understanding of what is being tested. Only officially standardized and recognized test methods should be sued.