Analysis and implementation of new models of fire furnaces

Authors:

Bula S.S., Boiko R.O., Lysyuk S.А., Kurtyak Y., Fall Y.

This paper analyzes existing furnaces for fire testing of building constructions both in Ukraine and abroad. A new model of fire furnace was designed, which allows to test models of structural systems.

furnace for fire testing

the fire resistance of building construction

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