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Fire-resistive shells over luminaires are required to preserve the integrity of fire-resistive floor-ceiling assemblies. What are the effects of shell design on luminaire performance? The object of the work reported here is to initiate development of guidelines for selecting the right shell for the right application.
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Boyer, L.L. Effect of luminaire fire-resistive shell design on lighting performance. Fire Technol 3, 326–332 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588992
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