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1 Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 255, IN
2 Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 255, IN
3 Underwriters Laboratories, LLC, 333 Pfingston Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, US
4 Underwriters Laboratories India Pvt Ltd, Block 1, Klgani Platina, ERIP Zone, Whitefield Road, Bengaluru 560 066,, IN
Source
Current Science, Vol 115, No 9 (2018), Pagination: 1782-1787
Abstract
Most modern buildings incorporate a façade system to conform to green building regulations. Several common facade systems utilize composite panels made of combustible materials and can significantly enhance the fire risk, as shown by many recent building fires. This study presents the development of a full-scale research facility at IIT Gandhinagar to better understand the behaviour of real fires involving façade systems. Such a facility will facilitate scientific studies pertaining to façade fires and help in improving fire safety of such buildings.
Keywords
Facade Testing Facility, Green Building Regulations, Leap Frog Effect, Real-Fire Behaviour.
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