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Information and data were obtained to evaluate the unexposed surface temperature criteria of standard ASTM E119. The investigation consisted of: (1) reviewing literature to obtain information on the development of ASTM E119 and the unexposed surface temperature rise criteria, (2) conducting fire tests to obtain temperature data on slabs with various materials placed on the unexposed surface and (3) conducting ignition tests on these materials to obtain their approximate temperature at ignition. The information and data increased the knowledge concerning the relationship between the unexposed surface temperature rise criteria of ASTM E119 and the ignition temperature of common combustible materials.
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Winner of the 1985 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Written Communication of Fire Protection Concepts.
Reference: Kenneth J. Schwartz and T. T. Lie, “Investigating the Unexposed Surface Temperature Criteria of Standard ASTM E119,”Fire Technology, Vol. 21, No. 3, August 1985, p. 169.
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Schwartz, K.J., Lie, T.T. Investigating the unexposed surface temperature criteria of standard ASTM E119. Fire Technol 21, 169–180 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01039972
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01039972