Divide of Cavity in Timber Frame Construction

Abstract:

The issue of calculating the fire resistance of timber structures is discussed in detail in European Standard EN 1995-1-2. In the calculation it is possible to combine different materials, joints and effect of cavities on the spread of fire. The problem occurs if the design is underestimated, the realization of construction or choice of materials. Improperly designed geometry, poorly chosen materials, products or systems contribute to the intensity of the fire. It is important to remember properties of the individual components of a structural element and subsequent interaction during a fire. Article simply analyses the impacts of possible choices of different products and their behavior in fire. The article is based on EN 1995-1-2:2004 [.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 855)
• Pages: 211-214
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.855.211
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Soňa Leitnerová*, Juraj Olbřímek, Dušan Jankovič
• Keywords: Cover, Element of Building Construction, Loadbearing Element, Non-Combustible Material

References

[1] EN 1995-1-2 (2004): Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures - Part 1-2: General - Structural fire design [Authority: The European Union Per Regulation 305/2011, Directive 98/34/EC, Directive 2004/18/EC].

[2] EN 13501-1+A1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests.

DOI: 10.3403/30348263

[3] EN ISO 13943: 2000 Fire safety - vocabulary.

[4] EN 14135 Coverings. Determination of fire protection ability.

[5] JUST, A. 2010: Structural Fire Design of Timber Frame Assemblies Insulated by Glass Wool and Covered by Gypsum Plasterboards.