Description
Structural steel requires effective fire protection to maintain stability and prevent collapse during a fire event. Under extreme heat, steel rapidly loses strength and stiffness, significantly increasing the risk of structural failure.
Why Fire Protection is Critical for Steel
Without protection, steel can reach critical temperatures quickly, leading to:
- Loss of load-bearing capacity
- Structural deformation
- Increased risk of collapse
Implementing a compliant fire protection system is essential to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
Corex Fire Rated Board for Steel Protection
Trafalgar Corex provides a fire-tested thermal insulation barrier that protects structural steel members from high temperatures.
When used as a cladding solution, Corex:
- Slows heat transfer to steel elements
- Maintains structural integrity during fire exposure
- Enhances overall fire resistance performance
Compliance and Standards
Corex systems for structural steel protection are designed to align with:
- AS4100 (Steel structures standard)
- Relevant fire testing requirements for passive fire systems
This ensures a compliant and reliable fire protection solution for structural steel applications.
Test Reports and Documents:
- COREX AS4100 Assessment Report FAS 200445
- COREX Non-combustibility Test Report AS1530.1
- COREX Coatbacks, Interfaces and Bondek Test Report FAS 210135
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