Composite Panels Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Q

Name the three different types of composite panels

A
  1. Sandwich panels
  2. Structural insulated panels
  3. Large insulated sandwich panels
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Name the two major elements that make up a composite panel

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  1. The skin
  2. The core
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List 5 places you may expect to find composite panels

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  1. Cold stores
  2. Supermarkets
  3. Food processing factories
  4. Schools
  5. Hospitals
  6. Prisons
  7. Warehouses and depots
  8. Offices
  9. Residential buildings
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What are the main hazards associated with composite panels in a fire

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  1. Large sheets falling from above
  2. Rapid fire spread (up to 30 metres a minute)
  3. Intense heat (up to 1000 degrees)
  4. Molten droplets
  5. Toxic smoke
  6. Undetected fire spread and difficult access to the core
  7. Fire progression may not be heard due to good sound insulation
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How can fire enter a composite panel without delamination?

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  1. If there is a failure in the joints of the panel
  2. Damage has breached the integrity of the panel through ducting or trunking
  3. Mechanical damage has occurred (e.g. by a forklift truck)
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