fire proofing

[philsoukup]

Does anyone know of a fire proofing that may be applied to FRP composites (carbon-based with epoxy matrix for strengthening retrofit on structural elements)? Is there any UL tested system available? Any information would be appreciated.

 

[Ingenuity]

Yes, FYFE has a UL-tested/listed fire rating system upto 4 hours. Named Tyfo® Advanced Fire Protection (AFP) System.

See website at

http://www.fyfeco.com

for details.

The supply and installation of the fire rating system alone can exceed the cost of the FRP application.

My guess is that the Fyfe system is UL-listed based upon testing on their FRP laminates, so applying the AFP to another non-Fyfe composite may not make it UL-equivalent.

HTH

 

[philsoukup]

The problem is, Sika has provided the external FRP composite reinforcement and we cannot use the Fyfe AFP system - does anyone know if Sika has used a certain fire-proofing before on thier applied composites?

 

[Ingenuity]

I think SIka have only a ASTM-E84 "smoke and flame spread" coating.

If you are in the USA, give David White a call at Sika in New Jersey - he is (was?) a tech guy on their composites. Or call A.B. (he goes by his initials) at Sika at US corporate office - they would know what is available re fire systems.

 

[EricMasters]

Fyfe Company in California has a UL approve fireproofing for composites. They are the only ones who have it. They hav e a 4 hour assembply for columns and a 2 hour for slabs I thinnk. Call Pete Milligan at Fyfe. Their URL is fyfeco.com. Tell Pete that eric says hi. E-