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fire resistance Concern over fire
performance is a key factor in whether or not structural wood products
will be used in a building. The same applies to acoustic (sound)
performance.
In addition to documenting the fire resistance of different floor
and wall assemblies, FPInnovations' Fire Research Group is developing
computer simulation tools to verify the fire performance of different
assemblies under the upcoming performance-based codes. The research
program also addresses the impact of fire safety design features
on sound transmission (acoustics).
Through this work, FPInnovations' fire experts contribute to the development
of standards at the national and international levels, notably in
importing countries such as the US, Japan, China and in Europe.
In 2001, FPInnovations contributed to the establishment
of the first Canadian
Industrial Research Chair in Fire Safety Engineering,
at Carleton University in Ottawa. The research program planned for
this Chair enhances and expands upon FPInnovations' work in the field
of fire-safety performance in buildings. In collaboration with FPInnovations,
the Chair will also lead to the development of a graduate program
in Fire Safety Engineering at Carleton University.
For our members, details are
available in the 2008-2009 Building Systems Program Summary and the description of current
Fire research projects. A list of relevant publications is offered
within our sections Newsletter
(Publications Update) and Technotes.
Our members may also be interested
in WALL2D,
a key management tool that developed through our Fire Resistance
research.
In 2002, the following fact sheet was developed : Fire
Safety and Wood-frame
Construction, Fire Resistance and Sound Transmission.
For specific needs, we also offer contract
services in the field of fire resistance of wood products and
construction systems, with strict confidentiality guidelines.
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