Fire Reaction Properties of Composites.

The fire reaction properties of fibre reinforced polymer composites are described in this chapter. The properties that are described are time-to-ignition, heat release rate, mass loss, extinction flammability index, thermal stability index, limiting oxygen index, smoke density, smoke toxicity and surface spread of flame. The fire resistance properties of burn-through resistance and resistance to jet-fire attack are also described, although other resistance properties such as structural capacity in fire and post-fire mechanical properties are discussed in separate chapters later in this book. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]