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Computer-Aided Molecular Design of Fire Resistant Aircraft Materials

Published

Author(s)

Marc R. Nyden, James E. Brown

Abstract

Molecular dynamic simulations and Cone Calorimeter measurements were used to assess the effects of electron beam irradiation and heat treatments on the flammability of the honeycomb composites used in the sidewalls, ceilings and stowage bins of commercial aircraft. The irradiaiton of this material did not result in any measureable changes. A dramatic reduction in the peak rate of heat release, however, was observed in samples that had been heated overnight at 250 deg C.
Proceedings Title
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Conference Dates
February 9-11, 1993
Conference Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Conference Title
International Conference for the Promotion of Advanced Fire Resistant Aircraft Interior Materials

Keywords

aircraft interiors, fire resistant materials, test methods, fire safety, computer models, simulation, cone calorimeters, polyethylenes, composite materials, commercial aircraft, ceilings

Citation

Nyden, M. and Brown, J. (1993), Computer-Aided Molecular Design of Fire Resistant Aircraft Materials, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Atlantic City, NJ, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=913294 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created February 9, 1993, Updated February 19, 2017