Fire Properties of Polymer Composite Materials

This book is the first to dealwith the important topic of the fire behaviour of fibre reinforcedpolymer composite materials. Composites are used in almost everyconceivable application, although the high flammability and poor fireresistance of these materials remains a critical issue. The bookcovers all of the key issues on the behaviour of composites in afire, including thermal degradation mechanisms, thermal softening,fire damage mechanics, and deterioration of mechanical properties.

Also covered are fireprotection materials for composites, fire properties ofnanocomposites, fire safety regulations and standards, fire testmethods, and health hazards from burning composites. This book willbe of great interest to professionals in the composites industry,fire safety engineers, researchers in the fire properties ofmaterials, and the users of composites in the aerospace, marine,civil infrastructure and automotive industries.