Fire resistance of metal cladding is an asset in wildfire. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as the leading specification resource for anyone specifying partition, wall lining and. The white book for all partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. With the increased use of coldformed lightweight steel framing lsf, there is growing demand for the proper assessment of its performance in building fires. Grosshandler1 1 fire research division, building and fire research laboratory, national institute of standards and. Fireresistance test of elements of construction steel construction institute sci. Pdf aspects of the design of fireresistant plasterboard. Fire resistance testing of fire rated gypsum wallboardthe.
The consequent temperature plateau is the basis of gypsum board systems fire resistance as shown in fig. Gold bond xp fireshield c gypsum board panels have a specially formulated. A section on strain relief systems containing fire. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fiberboards are provided containing at least about 65 wt. Numerous published fire tests for gypsummembrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fireresistance design manualhowever, some. It was formerly known as british plaster board limited bpb, which started in 1917. According to fireresistance test results on loadbearing walls of steel model house in 1996, walls composed of one layer 15mm typex gypsum board did not. Introduction in the national building code of canada nbcc1 fire. Fire resistance of building materials is defined in many ways including ignitability, having resistance to simulated fire conditions for a given period of time, and the most stringent. The new fire resistance design manual 20150701 walls. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud. Andy leung the hong kong polytechnic university 3 november 2017 seminar on transitional prefabricated. Fire resistance ratings of load bearing steel stud walls.
Fire resistance is an important factor that influences the specifications for most building designs today. It is noncombustible and has low thermal conductivity, meaning that it. Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design manual. Hyattsville, md the gypsum association is pleased to announce the release of the 19 th edition of ga600,fire resistance design manual frdm. Us3376147a us39100364a us3376147a us 3376147 a us3376147 a us 3376147a us 39100364 a us39100364 a us 39100364a us 3376147 a us3376147 a us 3376147a authority us united states.
Xp gypsum board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, mold and moisture resistant gypsum core encased in heavy moldmildewmoisture resistant. All british gypsum prices are applicable to london and the surrounding areas within a 10 mile radius. Gypsum association now icc preferred provider 20160721. Board with reinforced fire resistance by adding glass fiber etc. Fire resistance of loadbearing steelstud wall protected. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. The building code discussion group bcdg is a powerful online community that started in 1995. This report presents the results of 22 fullscale fire resistance tests conducted at the national fire laboratory on insulated and noninsulated fullscale gypsum board protected wall assemblies. Revised every three years, ga600 has been referenced by the model building codes as a. With gypsum wallboard protection with or without cavity insulation. British gypsum is the uks leading manufacturer of interior lining systems.
The fire resistance of an element is evaluated either by bs476. The gypsum association has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud wall assemblies by william l. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Structural, fire resistance and foundation designs prof. This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasi. Xp fireshield gypsum board features a type x core to provide additional fire resistance ratings when used in tested systems. Results of fire resistance tests on fullscale gypsum. Since gypsum is a naturally fireresistant mineral, it has become a leading construction material and. As i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manual frdm,ga6002015, is at the press. Each section of the white book organises our systems according to the fire resistance period and provides all of the vital construction and specification information for meeting that performance such. Gyproc fireline mr gyproc fire performance plasterboards. The manual is currently referenced by the international building code, and the national fire codes, as well as many state and local jurisdictions in the u.
If your postcode falls outside this area prices may vary our. Yoshino gypsum total quality testing center is equipped with the fullscale furnace for fire resistance tests, with the test capability comparable to the fire test facilities in official testing organizations. Since 1959, the association has regularly published its. Thi 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication ga6002012 depicts over 600 systems that may be used for firerated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling. White paper on fire resistance of concrete structures. Fireresistant material with a gypsum core that will not. Concrete, one of the most common building materials, is also an excellent fireresistant material. Fire resistance of loadbearing reinforced concrete walls. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire. The ga600 is revised on a three year basis, a cycle that. Pane submittal sheet solutions usg fiberock brand ar. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 paperback 2006. Using the filters below, enter your required criteria to meet your project specifications and return solutions to meet your needs. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fireresistance ratings.
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