Responding to Composite Fires: First Responder Training Module

Abstract

Evaluated composite materials and their coatings found on aircraft. Initial testing was accomplished using the ASTM/NFPA cone calorimeter. The cone calorimeter measures the time to ignition under standard heating conditions and the heat output after ignition of burning composite. The more flammable and most frequently occurring materials were further tested with medium scale apparatus developed by the FAA as a standard method for evaluating burn through. Results were analyzed for composite fire fighting and protection recommendations. University of Delaware (UD) Center for Composite Materials has done a considerable amount of modeling to predict the best testing parameters for thermo-mechanical performance analysis, has manufactured composite materials and has begun testing. Developed a training course for composite material education in conjunction with HQ AFCESA, UD and University of Maryland Fire School for the DoD Fire Academy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA450390

Entities

People

  • Jennifer Kiel

Organizations

  • Applied Research Associates (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Composite Materials
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fire Protection
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fires
  • First Responders
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design