Review of fire structural modelling of polymer composites

A. P. Mouritz; S. Feih; E. Kandare; Z. Mathys; A. G. Gibson; P. E. Des Jardin; S. W. Case; B. Y. Lattimer

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.09.001

Review of fire structural modelling of polymer composites

A. P. Mouritz
, S. Feih
, E. Kandare
, Z. Mathys
, A. G. Gibson
, P. E. Des Jardin
, S. W. Case
, B. Y. Lattimer

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Defence Science & Technology Group
Newcastle University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Abstract

This paper presents a critical review of research progress in modelling the structural response of polymer matrix composites exposed to fire. Models for analysing the thermal, chemical, physical, and failure processes that control the structural responses of laminates and sandwich composite materials in fire are reviewed. Models for calculating the residual structural properties of composites following fire are also described. Progress towards validation of the models by experimental characterisation of the structural properties of composites during and following fire is assessed. Deficiencies in the fire structural models are identified in the paper, which provide the focus for future research in the field.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1800-1814
Number of pages	15
Journal	Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume	40
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.09.001
State	Published - Dec 2009

Keywords

A. Polymer matrix compositesl
B. Mechanical properties
B. Thermomechanical
C. Analytical modelling
Fire

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