With the increased use of coldformed lightweight steel framing lsf, there is growing demand for the proper assessment of its performance in building fires. Fire resistance elements of structure such as compartment walls which are required by national building regulations to be constructed of noncombustible materials or materials of limited. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Since the 1920s, fire protection design approaches along with the model building codes have traditionally relied on a prescriptivebased system utilizing fire resistance ratings of wall, floor, and roof assemblies achieved from standard fire tests, including astm e119 and ul 263. From december 2005 it is a part of the saintgobain group. Shaftwall used horizontally should not be used for materials storage or access for. Since gypsum is a naturally fireresistant mineral, it has become a leading construction material and component of fireresistance rated wall assemblies. It is a comprehensive guide to finding solutions using british gypsum products and systems. Fire resistance performance of high strength concrete.
Halfinch sheets applied in the same manner can resist fire for 45 minutes. Drywall construction is a system made up of dry materials, the. There are fireproof additive and fiber in the core, which is applicable to be used in the ceiling grid, partition, lift, inner wall of the safe, stair passage and surrounds of the posts and beams etc. Pdf results of fire resistance tests on fullscale gypsum. Is 2095 part l, 2011, bs 476 class 1 material surface spread of flame, european en520, american astm c 96 standards. This section contains our wall and roof lining systems, covering all applications, from a basic wallboard lining through to high performance linings designed to meet thermal and sound insulation, fire protection, or impact resistance requirements. It is universally used in wall and ceiling systems that form a fire compartment element providing the required fire resistance limit. Materials commonly installed to protect a building element from fire for a tested. This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasirefractory wall ceiling that should form the fire partitioning as defined by the building standards act. British gypsum is a multinational company with operations in europe, the middle east, africa and asia. It simply takes longer for fire to affect fire resistant materials. This crystallized water is very stable in normal condition and does not disperse, but once it comes in contact with the heat of fire it will cause thermal decomposition and start to evaporate. Fireline is designed to withstand high levels of fire exposure in critical areas within a building. A section on strain relief systems containing fire resistance rated control joint and perimeter relief details is also included.
Product data sheet gyproc wallboard insulation superstore. The quoted performances are achieved only if british gypsum and saintgobain isover. Gold bond xp fireshield c gypsum board panels have a specially formulated type x core to achieve superior performance when used in specific firerated assemblies where the weight and number of gypsum board layers are a. Fire resistance is an important factor that influences the specifications for most building designs today. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. It is demonstrated that these requirements can decline the effect of the fire load in a building substantially i. Fire resistance of building materials fire safety search. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fire resistance ratings. Plasterboard linings provide good fire protection owing to the unique behaviour of the noncombustible gypsum core when subjected to high temperatures. Technical note drywalling part 1 brewer smith brewer group. Therefore it is important to study thermal and material properties of gypsum. The first and most advanced sound damped drywall product available for noise control in thin wall technology. Board with reinforced fire resistance by adding glass fiber etc. Fire resistance of loadbearing steelstud wall protected.
Sep 15, 2014 fire resistance of building materials is defined in many ways including ignitability, having resistance to simulated fire conditions for a given period of time, and the most stringent. Naturally occurring gypsum is composed of calcium, sulfur, oxygen and hydrogen. Please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems. P03 fire performance includes fire resistance, fire protection and reaction to fire, which are relevant for compartmentation, structural steelwork and surface spread of flame respectively. Requirements of fire resistant buildings the constructor. Gyproc jointing materials produce durable joint reinforcement and a smooth. For instance, choosing suitable construction materials, taking certain precautions in the construction of buildings, and installing fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers wherever necessary. Oct 11, 2011 depending on the construction and thickness of the wall, a brick wall can achieve a 1hour to 4hour fire resistance rating. Size and loading quantity mm item size pcs 20gp fire resistance gypsum board 1200 x 2400 x 9. White paper on fire resistance of timber structures.
Numerous published fire tests for gypsummembrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fireresistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. The glass fibers are noncombustible and help maintain the integrity of the drywall as it is dehydrated. A notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general welfare of the gypsum industry in the united states and canada on behalf of its member companies. Gypsum board thermal properties at high temperatures the key material in drywall construction which provides the fire resistance is gypsum. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud wall assemblies by william l. British gypsum metal framed partitions and walls can be used in all types of new and existing buildings, including private and social housing, apartments, healthcare, educational. Gypsum white book basic principles section, available to. The secret is in crystallized water equivalent to about 21% of its weight. Grosshandler1 1 fire research division, building and fire research laboratory, national institute of standards and technology, gaithersburg, maryland, 208998660, usa abstract this paper summarizes the results of a proficiency test program conducted in 2006. According to fireresistance test results on loadbearing walls of steel model house in 1996, walls composed of one layer 15mm typex gypsum board did not meet onehour fireresistance performance, while walls with 2 layers of 12. Gyproc singapore fireline fire resistant gypsum board. In this study, fire resistance and residual strength were examined after the addition of pf fiber and bonding fireproofing gypsum board to a high strength concretemodel column of 50 mpa grade. Linings c07 this section contains our wall and roof lining systems, covering all applications, from a basic wallboard lining through to high performance linings designed to meet thermal and sound insulation, fire protection, or impact resistance requirements.
Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud wall. Test results show overall sag resistance on tested assembly to be equivalent to 58 in. Fire safety search is the complete industry solutions guide to the fire protection of. British gypsum systems provide high quality internal linings. Consequently, its not a question of whether a fire can damage a structure, but a question of when. To ensure that these gypsum board wall assemblies are appropriate to specify in firerated building designs, the. Fire resistance of metal cladding is an asset in wildfire. Gypframe metal components provide the backbone for british gypsum wall, ceiling.
Dec 01, 2006 in gypsum board construction, the finish rating can be determined to be the fire resistance rating provided by the gypsum board membrane on the fire exposed side. A section on strain relief systems containing fireresistance rated control joint and perimeter relief details is also included. Our systems are nonloadbearing and constructed using modern, drylining techniques. Cladding materials on structures near forested areas in the west should be fire resistant. Technical performance and principles of system design introduction fire refer to c02. A fire resistant material is one that is designed to resist burning and withstand heat, however, fire retardant materials are designed to burn slowly. Top 5 fireresistant building materials howstuffworks. In large spaces, like terminals and atria a fire is not likely to develop into the flashover scenario. This board is made by gypsum core materials and firmly bonded protective paper. Each section of the white book organises our systems according to the fire resistance period and provides all of the vital construction and specification information for meeting that performance such as stud type, centres, etc.
This section contains steel encasement systems that provide up to 180 minutes of fire protection. It simply takes longer for fire to affect fireresistant materials. It was formerly known as british plaster board limited bpb, which started in 1917. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as the leading specification resource for anyone specifying partition, wall lining and ceiling systems within the construction industry. They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound insulation. Fire resistance of building materials is defined in many ways including ignitability, having resistance to simulated fire conditions for a given period of time, and the most stringent. Fireretardant materials should not be confused with fireresistant materials. Irelandbritish gypsum, lafarge plasterboard, knauf drywall and gypsum.
An example of a fire resistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building. This section first describes some of gypsums main thermal properties as studied by various researchers. The paint on the surface of the steel items catches fire easily, keeping in the above problem fire resistant paint should be done on steel members. The fire resistance of building materials are often assessed in furnace tests in which the thermal environment is similar to a flashover room fire. In gypsum board construction, the finish rating can be determined to be the fireresistance rating provided by the gypsum board membrane on the fireexposed side. This report presents the results of 22 fullscale fire resistance tests conducted at the national fire laboratory on insulated and noninsulated fullscale gypsum board protected wall assemblies. A fire resistant material is one that is designed to resist burning and withstand heat, however, fireretardant materials are designed to burn slowly. Gypsum powder is a natural product found in deposits throughout the united states.
While the use of a finish rating to meet fireresistance requirements is a common and generally accepted practice to validate and document the required fire resistance of a membrane. Welcome to the premier industrial source for fire resistant materials. The euroclass system predicts the performance of building materials in a real fire more accurately than the british. Board color pink face paper brown reverse side paper. Mold and water resistant glass mat faced for area separation.
Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsum steelstud wall assemblies by william l. British gypsum offers a full range of lightweight partition and wall systems. While the use of a finish rating to meet fire resistance requirements is a common and generally accepted practice to validate and document the required fire resistance of a membrane. In order to keep this document relatively small, the scope of is limited as follows. Concrete is a bad conductor of heat and an effective material for fire resistant construction. More recently, the use of gypsum board to improve the fire resistance of engineered wood rim board products was investigatedwhite by. Since gypsum is a naturally fire resistant mineral, it has become a leading construction material and component of fire resistance rated wall assemblies. Fire resistance gypsum board plasterboard it is of the pink color processed specially. The white book refurbishment guide building products index.
India gypsum board is a high quality fireresistive building material where we give more than 90 minutes fireresistance rating according to report. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions. Xp fireshield gypsum board features a type x core to provide additional fire resistance ratings when used in tested systems. Jul 12, 2010 numerous published fire tests for gypsum membrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fire resistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. Building information modelling bim in every kind of building, we help to build ceilings, wall linings and partitions, provide thermal comfort, protect. About 4% of these are sandwich panels, 2% are aluminum composite panels, and 0% are other heat insulation materials. A wide variety of fire resistant interior wall material options are available to you. Fire resistant building material fire safety of home fire.
This is also why materials themselves are rated in. Some drywall manufacturers add glass fibers to the gypsum, which increases fire resistance of drywall. White book c02 technical performance british gypsum. The white book for all partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. Advertisement so, although some materials are more fire resistant than others, several factors might influence a builders decision, including cost effectiveness, ease of installation and climate. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fireresistance ratings. For an exposed wood member, the fire resistance rating is the time for structural failure when subjected to the standard fire exposure. This report attempts to define a performancebased framework for the fire safety design of multistory timber buildings. Type x designated gypsum boards meet the american society for testing and materials astm guideline that 58inch sheets applied in a single layer to both sides of standard wood framing will resist penetration by fire for at least an hour. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud. British gypsum is the uks leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. The companies featured in the following listing offer a comprehensive range of fire resistant materials, as well as a variety of related products and services. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 paperback 2006.
The astm e 119 test method is similar to the iso 834 test standard of the. In the united states, the standard fire resistance test is astm e 119 astm 2000. Fire resistant building material fire safety of home. Fire resistance of timber structures is a very large field.
According to fire resistance test results on loadbearing walls of steel model house in 1996, walls composed of one layer 15mm typex gypsum board did not meet onehour fire resistance performance, while walls with 2 layers of 12. During the construction phase, our field representatives have the experience and the training to assure that the national. Type x designated gypsum boards meet the american society for testing and materials astm guideline that 58inch sheets applied in a. Plasterboard linings provide good fire protection owing to the unique behaviour of.
The choice of materials for walls and ceilings can significantly. The key is to construct a building in which a fire would take effect slowly, allowing the occupants plenty of time to escape. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, but incorporating deflection heads, with all joints taped and filled, or skimmed according to british gypsum s recommendations. Advertisement so, although some materials are more fireresistant than others, several factors might influence a builders decision, including cost effectiveness, ease of installation and climate. Results of fire resistance tests on fullscale gypsum. Gyproc profilex access panels 60 minutes firerated 542543. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, walls. See the latest products, news and videos from suppliers of fire resistant building materials. The choice of materials for internal and external walls. Depending on the construction and thickness of the wall, a brick wall can achieve a 1hour to 4hour fireresistance rating.
How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire. Whilst a fire resistant material is one that is designed to resist burning and withstand heat, fire retardant materials are designed to burn slowly. Fire resistance tests door and shutter assemblies part 4. It offers higher resistance to fire than any other material. Xp gypsum board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, mold and moisture resistant gypsum core encased in heavy moldmildewmoisture resistant, 100% recycled purple paper on the face side and moldmildew moisture resistant paper on the back side. It begins as a soft, white mineral rock and is processed to make a dry powder. Fireresistant gypsum panels are classified for use in ul assemblies. Fireresistant material with a gypsum core that will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212. Fire resistance ratings, stcs, fstcs, and iics are the results of tests conducted on systems composed of specific materials put to. Fire retardant materials should not be confused with fire resistant materials. Pdf fire resistance performance of high strength concrete. The white book health sector guide building centre.
In a few short years, gyprocs middle east white book has not only become an essential reference document. An example of a fireresistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire resistance. In partnership with the north american steel industry, the national research council of canada nrc is conducting an experimental and analytical study on the fire resistance of loadbearing coldformed steelframed wall and floor assemblies. Fire resistance testing of fire rated gypsum wallboardthe. Further information about fire resistance performance can be found in white book chapter 02 section 01. How to use the national gypsum company gypsum construction guide national gypsum products for all your building needs your national gypsum company gypsum construction guide has been carefully developed to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the entire range of national gypsum products. Gypsum powder is mainly used in building materials such as drywall, but it is also useful in agriculture.
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