Citation

Seefeldt H, Braun U. J. Fire Sci. 2012; 30(1): 41-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0734904111423488

PMID

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the basic knowledge necessary to develop flame-retarded wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials by focusing on decking boards. Therefore, the respective effects of geometry, material composition, and moisture were studied by performing cone calorimetric measurements. Using hollow-shaped geometries removes combustible material and reduces the fire load but simultaneously increases fire propagation. The best results were achieved by using high-wood contents. The addition of talc can reduce the intensity of burning. Moisture also has a positive effect on burning behavior. Apart from the well-known mechanism of water, a change was observed in the resultant residue.

Language: en