Measured Data
Specific Heat
Experiments for specific heat [J/(kg K)], or heat capacity, were conducted using a heat flow meter on unconditioned and dried samples at 10 °C, 20 °C, 30 °C and 40 °C.
Unconditioned
| Temperature (C) | Specific Heat Mean (J/kg-K) | Standard Deviation (J/kg-K) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 1371.0 | 18.0 |
| 20.0 | 1439.0 | 30.0 |
| 30.0 | 1493.0 | 23.0 |
| 40.0 | 1553.0 | 24.0 |
Dried
| Temperature (C) | Specific Heat Mean (J/kg-K) | Standard Deviation (J/kg-K) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 1210.0 | 20.0 |
| 20.0 | 1251.0 | 18.0 |
| 30.0 | 1297.0 | 17.0 |
| 40.0 | 1339.0 | 17.0 |
Thermal Conductivity
Experiments for thermal conductivity [W/(m K)] were conducted using a heat flow meter on unconditioned and dried samples at 15 °C and either 45 °C or 65 °C.
Unconditioned
| Temperature (C) | Conductivity Mean (W/m-K) | Standard Deviation (W/m-K) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 0.096 | 0.0 |
| 45.0 | 0.101 | 0.0 |
Dried
| Temperature (C) | Conductivity Mean (W/m-K) | Standard Deviation (W/m-K) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 0.086 | 0.001 |
| 45.0 | 0.090 | 0.001 |
Mass Loss Rate (MLR)
Simultaneous thermal analyzer experiments were conducted at a heating rate of 10 K/min.
Cone calorimeter experiments were conducted at three heat fluxes: 25 kW/m2, 50 kW/m2, and 75 kW/m2. This material warps into an arched shape during the fire's decay phase. This was observed in the first test (HF25_R1) and prevented in all subsequent tests by the use of tie wires.
Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer
Cone Calorimeter: 25 kW/m2
Cone Calorimeter: 50 kW/m2
Cone Calorimeter: 75 kW/m2
Heat Release Rate Per Unit Area (HRRPUA)
Cone calorimeter experiments were conducted at three heat fluxes: 25 kW/m2, 50 kW/m2, and 75 kW/m2. This material warps into an arched shape during the fire's decay phase. This was observed in the first test (HF25_R1) and prevented in all subsequent tests by the use of tie wires.