The use of prefabricated elements is widely adopted in the construction sector to reduce the
necessary on-site construction works and time, to maximise efficiency in material use and to …

Modelling capabilities have drastically improved in the last decade. However, in most of the
cases the fire response of building elements is predicted by fitting input material properties …

There is little doubt that masonry walls have, throughout the history of mankind, been a
critical part of building construction. From this standpoint, the present study aims to unfold …

The paper presents theoretical, experimental and numerical studies on the thermal behavior
of mineral wool used in sandwich panels. The aim of this study is to investigate the thermal …

Prediction of the insulating capability of building products in fire conditions would support
the product development process. Stone wool insulation is a widely used material in fire …

Thermal insulation is used for preventing heat losses or heat gains in various applications.
In industries that process combustible products, inorganic-materials-based thermal …

This article presents the experimental results of stone wool–layered sandwich constructions,
with either steel or gypsum claddings, tested under four different heating exposures: 7 …

The aging of many of the installations in the oil and gas industry may increase the likelihood
of loss of containment of flammable substances, which could lead to major accidents. Flame …

Finite element analysis (FEA) is employed to simulate the thermo-resistance of a marine fire-
proof door in the fire-resistance test defined by the International Code for the Application of …

There have recently been devastating fire incidents related to fire spread over ventilated
façades. These incidents indicate gaps in our understanding of the fire behaviour of façades …