Abstract
The fire performance of balsa sandwich panels made using an inorganic polymer matrix known as geopolymer was described. By combining this matrix with a lightweight glass powder, a fire-resistant paste was formulated. Two layers of a woven carbon and glass fabric were applied to the balsa core followed by varying thicknesses of a fire-resistant geopolymer glass paste to serve as a fire barrier. The results indicate that a 2 mm layer of the geopolymer glass coating is sufficient to meet the FAA requirements.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 1131-1144 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| State | Published - 2004 |
| Event | SAMPE 2004 - Long Beach, CA, United States Duration: May 16 2004 → May 20 2004 |
Conference
| Conference | SAMPE 2004 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Long Beach, CA |
| Period | 5/16/04 → 5/20/04 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- Fire Resistance
- Flammability
- Sandwich Composites