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Episode 81 - Keeping The Fire Out

The Structural Engineering Podcast

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Requirements and Tests for Fire Resistance in Structural Engineering

This chapter discusses the requirements and tests for fire resistance in structural engineering. It covers topics such as the duration of fire resistance tests, the difference between flame propagation and fire endurance, and the challenge of fixing mass timber after a fire. The chapter also explores the development of acceptance criteria for new technologies and opportunities for modifications in fire-rated assemblies.

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