Fire and Flammability Characteristics of Materials Used in Rail Passenger Cars. A Literature Survey.

Abstract

A literature search was conducted to provide information on the flammability characteristics of materials that are used, or have potential use, in furnishing the interiors of rail passenger cars. Among the characteristics of interest were the ignition temperature, time to reach ignition, the rate of flame spread, the rate of combustion or rate of material loss, rate of heat liberation, heat transfer from flames, the evaluation of smoke, the measurement of smoke density, and the evolution and toxicological effect of the products of combustion. In addition, information was collected on flammability test methods, fire prevention standards or codes, and statistical data concerning accidents involving vehicle fires of interior origin. The information compiled is to be used to assist the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation (FRA/DOT) in establishing safety standards regarding the flammability of the materials used in the interiors of rail passenger cars. 226 References are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084028

Entities

People

  • John A. Rakaczky

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins

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