Understanding fire growth for performance based design of bamboo structures. (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Solarte, Angela; Numapo, Janal; Do, Tam; Bolanos, Aaron; Hidalgo, Juan P.; Torero, Jose L.
• Is Part Of: Fire safety journal. Volume 120(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Laminated bamboo -- Ignition -- Fire growth -- Heat transfer -- Burning rates -- Heat release rate; Fire prevention -- Periodicals; Incendies -- Prévention -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Fire prevention -- Research; Periodicals; 628.92205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0379-7112

Abstract

Abstract: This paper analyses the different parameters governing fire growth and presents the results obtained for laminated bamboo samples produced from the species Phyllostachys pubescens "Moso". Parameters such as critical heat flux, temperature for ignition, thermal inertia, mass loss rate and heat release rates are studied herein. Last, the ignition parameters of laminated bamboo are contrasted against the available information on bamboo and commonly used timber products. Results show that overall, laminated bamboo show higher critical heat flux for ignition, ignition temperature, and thermal inertia when compared to timber species. Highlights: Ignitability of laminated bamboo to characterise fire growth. Understanding the fundamental material behaviour to achieve a fire safe design. Results compared to commercial engineering timber products.