FireIn- Fire Innovation for timber structures

01.10.2007 - 30.04.2011
Assigned research project
Abstract The performance of timber and other wood-based materials in fire is extremely complex. At the same time assessing the fire performance of innovative products is extremely important to introducing new products into the construction industry. Specialist knowledge is required to moving innovative design concepts and materials into the wider range uses. The key objective of this research project is to provide and facilitate new possibilities for wood products in construction. The use of wood products is to be supported and stimulated by comprehensive and scientifically robust background data, which is presented in user-friendly and adapted tools for engineers and other stakeholders. This will increase the general public¿s confidence and positive perception of, and about, wood products. The vision is to ensure that the wider use of wood in buildings will be associated with improved fire safety. The project will also build a knowledge base by promoting core competence and multidisciplinary research. The project has two main aims Provide a framework of concepts and tools to assess and implement superior fire resistance in innovative timber structures. Innovation applies to both, development in materials and building elements, as well as design approaches (design concepts for load-bearing timber structures under fire conditions). - Provide practical, well presented information about the above for designers and architects in a comprehensive handbook. The handbook will provide concepts and useful introductions to key topics, for both the experienced as well as novice to timber products and their design in fire.

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Contract/collaboration

  • Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs

Research focus

  • Beyond TUW-research focus: 100%

Keywords

GermanEnglish
Zeitabhängige thermische Belastungtime-dependent thermal load
Ermittlung der Brandlastendetermination of fire load
Beurteilung des Brandverhaltens von Holzkonstruktionenevaluation of behavior of timber construction under fire
Entwicklung von verbesserten Ingenieurmethodendevelopment of structural method
Nachweisverfahrencompliant

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