Sustainable materials in buildings: The influence of wind barriers on fire safety

Kenneth Askov Stærkjær, Anne S. Dederichs

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Abstract

This study examines the construction of façades with a focus on utilizing sustainable materials in the structure. The fire properties for wind barriers and the barrier panel were investigated. The study involves constructions with cementbased
materials, biobased materials, as well as membrane (Tyvek® FireCurb Soft). The scenario is fire from a window. The tests were run with and without a fire stop. It was found that the cement-based wind barrier and the biobased wind barrier performed best with respect to fire resistance. The limiting effect of the fire stop was observed. More studies are needed to verify the results of this study.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBook of abstracts : Nordic Fire & Safety Days
PublisherRISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB
Publication date2024
Pages45-46
ISBN (Electronic)978-91-89971-08-0
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventNordic Fire & Safety Days 2024 - Lund, Sweden
Duration: 18 Jun 202419 Jun 2024

Conference

ConferenceNordic Fire & Safety Days 2024
Country/TerritorySweden
CityLund
Period18/06/202419/06/2024

Keywords

  • Wind barriers
  • Fire stop
  • Façade
  • Fire safety

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