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Accelerated weathering of fire-retardant-treated wood for fire testing

Fire-retardant-treated products for exterior applications must be subjected to actual or accelerated weathering prior to fire testing. For fire-retardant-treated wood, the two accelerated weathering methods have been Method A and B of ASTM D 2898. The rain test is Method A of ASTM D 2898. Method B includes exposures to ultraviolet (UV) sunlamps in addition to water...

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Robert H. White

Year:

2009

Keywords:

Weathering, fireproofing agents, fireproofing of wood, fire testing, deterioration, accelerated life testing, ultraviolet radiation, rain, simulation methods, fire retardants, fire resistance, ASTM D 2898, treated wood, wood decay, fire resistant wood, accelerated testing, FRT wood

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Wellesley, MA : BCC Research, 2009: pages 246-256.

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Accelerated weathering of fire-retardant-treated wood for fire testing

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