| Author(s): |
Samuel L. Manzello; William L. Grosshandler; Tensei Mizukami; |
| Title: |
Furnace Testing of Full-Scale Gypsum Steel Stud Non-Load Bearing Wall Assemblies: Results of Multi-Laboratory Testing in Canada, Japan, and USA |
| Published: |
May 30, 2008 |
| Abstract: |
The present paper discusses the results of a multiple laboratory test program aimed at determining the consistency of large scale furnace testing. The North American Fire Testing Laboratories Consortium (NAFTL) organized a multiple laboratory test program for ASTM E119-00 using a common structural element: a 1-h rated gypsum/steel-stud non-load bearing wall assembly. Walls were tested by six different organizations employing ten different furnace facilities following the guidance provided in ASTM E119-00. In addition to NAFTL members conducting the tests, the program was expanded to include four testing laboratories in Japan; the Center for Better Living served as the organizer for the Japanese testing. Results obtained from these experiments are discussed. |
| Citation: |
Fire Technology |
| Pages: |
pp. 687 - 698 |
| Keywords: |
Fire Resistance; Full-Scale Testing; Partition Assemblies |
| Research Areas: |
Fire Resistance of Structures |
| PDF version: |
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