Mumbai: In a significant leap for battlefield infrastructure, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT ...

It’s not just in California, either – according to NASA, extreme wildfire activity has more than doubled across the globe.

However, the performance of FRP materials in fire remains a serious concern, which needs to be addressed before these materials can be used with confidence in applications where fire endurance is a ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. This study investigates the blast resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls ...

concrete does not. Sellers says the EPS foam wouldn’t ignite but instead would melt if exposed to extreme heat. Evidence shows walls made of “EPScreet” have a 4-hour fire rating as opposed ...

Concrete has long been celebrated for its robustness and fire-resistant capabilities ... it also includes applications in walls, floors, and even roofing systems. Concrete’s thermal mass ...

concrete or clay tiles and some metal roofing materials. Gaps and ends need to be plugged. Rain gutters: Fire-resistant gutters are made from metal or another non-combustible material. A non ...

RELATED: California rules will require more fire resistant homes in Palisades, Altadena Exterior walls: Siding needs ... pavers or concrete around the home’s perimeter. Replace flammable fences ...