Fire resistance of a ceiling fire prevention safelincs. The white book for all partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. Further information about fire resistance performance can be found in white book chapter 02 section 01. Please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance of building elements lined with glasroc h tilebacker. Technical performance and principles of system design introduction fire refer to c02.
Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga6002018, are code accepted. The aim of the british gypsum site ready skimming course is to provide attendees with the skills needed to make an immediate contribution on site upon completion of the course. Gypsum sheathing can be used as a sheathing for wood framed residential construction to provide fire resistance, weather protection and to add to structural strength when used under exterior finishes such as vinyl siding, clapboard, paneling, masonry veneer, stucco and shingles. Fire resistance please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance of building elements lined with gyproc soundbloc. The information herein should not be read in isolation as. Internal and separating floor systems british gypsum. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsumsteelstud wall. Yoshino gypsum total quality testing center is equipped with the fullscale furnace for fire resistance tests, with the test capability comparable to the fire test facilities in official testing organizations. Performance fire resistance most fire rated british gypsum systems require the board joints to.
If you can show compliance with this, the bco should accept it. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 paperback 2006. It is a comprehensive guide to finding solutions using british gypsum products and systems. Calculating fire resistance of glulam beams and columns. It is a comprehensive guide to finding solutions using british gypsum. This white paper presents the current, international, stateoftheart largescale experimental, modeling, and performancebased design pbd efforts related to structural fire resistance of concrete structures. Gypsum plasterboard with glass fibre and other additives in the core. The paper addresses these topics with emphasis on research and. Test results show overall sag resistance on tested assembly to be equivalent to 58 in. The plasterboard is not fire rated and a fire ie in the elec room, or a bedroom could pass through the ceiling and spread in to what should be a protected corridor or neighbouring bedroom. Part 22 please refer to white book chapter 06 section 06 page 11 for more details. Looking through the various gypwall partition sections of the white book will see that different combinations of plasterboards and studs will provide different fire. The astm e 119 test method is similar to the iso 834 test standard of the.
Use the white book companion app to view helpful videos from the white book. If you would like to delete and block our cookies or turn cookies off, please refer to our cookie policy. Our systems are nonloadbearing and constructed using modern, drylining techniques. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as a reliable source of information for. Gyproc singapore fireline fire resistant gypsum board. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Fire resistance please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance of building elements lined with gyproc plank. The additional layer of gypsum board shall be applied as described for the face layer of the tested.
They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound insulation. Concrete, one of the most common building materials, is also an excellent fire resistant material. Following extensive research with its customers, including online interviews and focus groups, british gypsum has improved its white book to give easier navigation and cross. In this study, fire resistance and residual strength were examined after the addition of pf fiber and bonding fireproofing gypsum board to a high strength concretemodel column of 50 mpa grade. In partnership with the north american steel industry, the national research council of canada nrc is conducting an experimental and analytical study on the fire resistance of loadbearing coldformed steelframed wall and floor assemblies. Each section of the white book organises our systems according to the fire resistance period and provides all of the vital construction and specification information for meeting that performance such as stud type, centres, etc.
British gypsum offers a full range of lightweight partition and wall systems. British gypsum gyproc fireline plasterboard tapered edge. Please follow checkmate fire s blog for information, company news and achievements. May 19, 2015 a new white book is now available from british gypsum. The quoted performances are achieved only if british gypsum components are used throughout, and the.
British gypsum launches new white book specification online. Board with reinforced fire resistance by adding glass fiber etc. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Technical note drywalling part 1 brewer smith brewer group. The famous white book is a comprehensive guide to everything british gypsum does, helping construction professionals with specifying internal partitions, wall linings, and floor and acoustic ceiling systems. From december 2005 it is a part of the saintgobain group. Successfully tested above performance requirements of bs 52342. Using our online page turner to select key pages to view and download. Information about our cookie policy can be found here. We address thedaytoday challenges of the research and development for creating new fire resistant walls.
Gyproc joint filler complies with en 963 type 1b, and is manufactured under a quality system independently audited and certified as conforming with iso 9001. There are a number of situations where the approach to manual handling of british gypsum products should be considered. Dec 01, 2006 in gypsum board construction, the finish rating can be determined to be the fire resistance rating provided by the gypsum board membrane on the fire exposed side. Reaction to fire test performance thermal conductivity gyproc plank 0. White book floors and ceilings section british gypsum. Saintgobain construction products uk limited, registered in england, company registered number 00734396. Continued use of this site indicates that you accept this policy. Gypwall extreme can accept heavy fixings on a single layer without the need for additional support battens. Fire resistance of light gauge steel frame wall systems lined with gypsum plasterboards anthony d.
How to use the national gypsum company gypsum construction guide national gypsum products for all your building needs your national gypsum company gypsum construction guide has been carefully developed to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the entire range of national gypsum products. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, walls and ceilings incorporating boards with joints taped and filled, or skimmed according to british gypsum s recommendations. British gypsum is the uks leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. They are usually used in systems with paramount board fixing strength, allowing increased partition height, but retaining the same partition width.
Fireresistant material with a gypsum core that will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212. With the increased use of coldformed lightweight steel framing lsf, there is growing demand for the proper assessment of its performance in building fires. British gypsum has launched its new white book to help construction professionals in specifying internal partitions, wall linings, floor and acoustic ceiling systems. Linings c07 this section contains our wall and roof lining systems, covering all applications, from a basic wallboard lining through to high performance linings designed to meet thermal and sound insulation, fire protection, or impact resistance requirements. Pdf results of fire resistance tests on fullscale gypsum. Plasterboard linings provide good fire protection owing to the unique behaviour of the noncombustible gypsum core when subjected to high temperatures. Fire resistant gypsum panels are classified for use in ul assemblies that can deliver fire ratings up to 3 hours in ceilings and as long as 4 hours in wall and column systems. For an exposed wood member, the fire resistance rating is the time for structural failure when subjected to the standard fire exposure. Mar 23, 2016 the white book, which has been in production for more than 35 years, is a comprehensive guide to everything british gypsum does, from product selection, to expert technical advice and guidance, installation information and new construction details. The white book system selector enables you to filter by any variety performance requirements such as acoustics or fire and be presented with. Fire resistance testing of fire rated gypsum wallboardthe.
Fire resistance please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the. The firestability time of fireproof paper gypsum boards min. This report presents the results of 22 fullscale fire resistance tests conducted at the national fire laboratory on insulated and noninsulated fullscale gypsum board protected wall assemblies. Size and loading quantity mm item size pcs 20gp fire resistance gypsum board 1200 x 2400 x 9. In the united states, the standard fire resistance test is astm e 119 astm 2000. Used in british gypsum partition, wall lining and ceiling systems to give increased fire protection. White paper on fire resistance of concrete structures. Looking through the various gypwall partition sections of the white book will see that different combinations of plasterboards and studs will provide different fire resistance durations. Fire resistance is an important factor that influences the specifications for most building designs today. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire.
For instance, any 634inchwide beam that is 12 inches deep, and has the extra tension lamination, will carry 100% of its design load after one hour of fire exposure on three sides. Gypwall extreme is fully adaptable and compatible with other british gypsum systems. British gypsum glasroc h tilebacker board square edge 2400x1200x6mm 32 boards 285158. While the use of a finish rating to meet fire resistance requirements is a common and generally accepted practice to validate and document the required fire resistance of a membrane. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, but. Fireline gypsum boards are built with a specially formulated core ingredient that allows the boards to stay integrated despite high temperatures and increase the fire resistance performance of your wall and ceiling systems. Shaftwall provides a lightweight, fire resistant structure to protect elements in confined spaces wherever access is limited to one side only. More recently, the use of gypsum board to improve the fire resistance of engineered wood rim board products was investigatedwhite by. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate. Any the white book partitions specialist partitions linings floors and ceilings steel encasements finishes technical performance.
Technical performance and principles of system design. Fire resistance proficiency testing of gypsum steelstud wall assemblies by william l. The model suggests that the air cavity behind the siding and the external insulation layer play important roles in improving the fire resistance of the walls. Ariyanayagam and mahen mahendran school of civil engineering and built environment, science and engineering faculty, queensland university of technology qut brisbane, qld 4000, australia. Drywall systems have been tested in full accordance to the relevant indonesia sni 0317411989 and american standard astm e119.
Drywall construction is a system made up of dry materials, the. Fire resistance acoustic sound insulation structural. For our range of systems fixed to timber joist bottom chord of trusses to meet 30 or 60 minute fire resistance to bs 476. The noncombustibility of gypsum and the reinforcement of glass fibre combine to produce a strong and resilient product, which has resistance to sag and offers excellent fire protection. Fire protection to steel beams supporting concrete floors1. When used as a component in fire barriers, drywall is a passive fire protection item. Pdf fire resistance performance of high strength concrete.
British gypsum glasroc h tilebacker board square edge. Fire resistance gypsum board plasterboard it is of the pink color processed specially. There are fireproof additive and fiber in the core, which is applicable to be used in the ceiling grid, partition, lift, inner wall of the safe, stair passage and surrounds of the posts and beams etc. How to install a shaftwall system british gypsum youtube. Since gypsum is a naturally fire resistant mineral, it has become a leading construction material and component of fire resistance rated wall assemblies.
This section details floors and ceilings systems which cover a multitude of performance requirements in all sectors. Gyproc soundbloc are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. We have published a cookie policy which explains what cookies are and how we use them on this site. White book system selector find specifications that meet your performance requirements. Please be aware that parts of this site may not function correctly if you disable cookies. Fire boards fire resistant fire protection calcium. British gypsum systems provide high quality internal linings. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc fireline. Gypframe mf5 sections fixed to ceiling side of studs at 450 mm. British gypsum metal framed partitions and walls can be used in all types of new and existing buildings, including private and social housing, apartments, healthcare, educational. White book specialist partitions introduction author.
Fire resistance of a ceiling fire prevention safelincs fire safety. British gypsum is a multinational company with operations in europe, the middle east, africa and asia. It is noncombustible and has low thermal conductivity, meaning that it takes a long time for fire to affect its structural, loadbearing ability, and it protects from the spread of fire. The secret is in crystallized water equivalent to about 21% of its weight. British gypsum offers a full range of specifications from simple plasterboard ceilings through to a range of gypsum based, acoustic suspended ceilings and layin grid systems. Fire resistance of loadbearing steelstud wall protected with. Drywall is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate gypsum, with or without additives. A range of nine different acoustic ceiling tiles manufactured from stone wool. According to fire resistance test results on loadbearing walls of steel model house in 1996, walls composed of one layer 15mm typex gypsum board did not meet onehour fire resistance performance, while walls with 2 layers of 12. Saint gobain house, binley business park, coventry, cv3 2tt. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, but incorporating deflection heads, with all joints taped and filled, or skimmed according to british gypsum s recommendations.
This safety data sheet does not constitute a workplace risk assessment for coshh. Fire resistance please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance of building elements lined with gyproc fireline. Gyproc coreboard between studs, secured by gypframe retaining channel. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as the leading specification resource for anyone specifying partition, wall lining and ceiling systems within the construction industry. The british gypsum white book the british gypsum site book the british gypsum website. The british gypsum white book is revamped plasterers news. The quoted performances are achieved only if british gypsum and saintgobain isover. This crystallized water is very stable in normal condition and does not disperse, but once it comes in contact with the heat of fire it will cause thermal decomposition and start to evaporate. The quoted performances are achieved only if british gypsum. British gypsum whitebook pdf view the list of products featured in our white book.
For full installation details, refer to the british gypsum site book, available to download from. Xp gypsum board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, mold and moisture resistant gypsum core encased in heavy moldmildewmoisture resistant, 100% recycled purple paper on the face side and moldmildew moisture resistant paper on the back side. They cover all building categories, including private and social housing, apartments, healthcare, educational facilities, recreational and industrial properties in both newbuild and refurbishment and can. Fire resistance, computer modelling, external walls, char formation in wood. Thi 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication ga6002012 depicts over 600 systems that may be used for firerated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. British gypsum reserves the right to revise product specification without notice. Plaster skimming performance reaction to fire all gyproc finish plasters achieve a euroclass a1 reaction to fire.
This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasirefractory wall ceiling that should form the fire partitioning as defined by the building standards act. In the british gypsum white book such an arrangement with a 12. United kingdom and irelandbritish gypsum, lafarge plasterboard, knauf drywall and gypsum industries. Fire performance includes fire resistance, fire protection and reaction to fire, which are relevant for compartmentation, structural steelwork and. Gyproc fireline mr are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. Consult british gypsum technical literature for recommendations. In a few short years, gyprocs middle east white book has not only become an essential. Us3376147a us39100364a us3376147a us 3376147 a us3376147 a us 3376147a us 39100364 a us39100364 a us 39100364a us 3376147 a us3376147 a us 3376147a authority us united states prior art keywords gypsum perlite mesh vermiculite fire resistant prior art date 19640820 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion.
Since the 1920s, fire protection design approaches along with the model building codes have traditionally relied on a prescriptivebased system utilizing fire resistance ratings of wall, floor, and roof assemblies achieved from standard fire tests, including astm e119 and ul 263. Jul 12, 2010 numerous published fire tests for gypsum membrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fire resistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. It was formerly known as british plaster board limited bpb, which started in 1917. The fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, walls and ceilings incorporating boards with all joints taped and casoline mf casoline mf 2 ceiling. Fire resistance elements of structure such as compartment walls which are required by national building regulations to be constructed of noncombustible materials or materials of limited.
Increasing the fire resistance of existing timber floors isbn0851253598 gives general guidance and simple examples on increasing fire resistance for periods of up to one hour by adding protection to the underside of ceilings, over the floor boarding and between the joists. This section contains our wall and roof lining systems, covering all applications, from a basic wallboard lining through to high performance linings designed to meet thermal and sound insulation, fire protection, or impact resistance requirements. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire resistance. We are supporting subcontractors to upskill plastering labourers, general labourers, dry lining tapers or employees working in similar roles, with the skills required. Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design manual. We show you how deflection heads work, and how to install them correctly so you can maximise the fire resistance, sound insulation, and structural stability of. The surfaces of gyproc plank are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. P03 fire performance includes fire resistance, fire protection and reaction to fire, which are relevant for compartmentation, structural steelwork and surface spread of flame respectively. Gyproc fireline consists of an aerated gypsum core with glass fibre and other additives encased in, and firmly bonded to, strong paper liners. White book c02 technical performance british gypsum. Grosshandler1 1 fire research division, building and fire research laboratory, national institute of standards and technology, gaithersburg, maryland, 208998660, usa abstract this paper summarizes the results of a proficiency test program conducted in 2006.
Class a sound absorption, a1 reaction to fire and 30 minutes fire resistance. The substitution of gyproc fireline with the same thickness of gyproc fireline duplex will not change the fire performance. To learn more about cookies and their benefits, please view our cookie policy. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white book section for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc thermaline plus. British gypsum uses cookies to deliver superior functionality and to enhance your experience of our websites. British gypsum metal framed partitions and walls can be used in all types of buildings including private housing, flats and apartments, commercial, institutional, recreational and industrial properties. Fire most commercial buildings demand the use of products that meet certain fire resistant requirements to help ensure the safety of people within and around the building.
May 18, 2015 the construction industry is evolving in response to changing regulations, greater focus on efficient and sustainable construction as well as the total cost throughout the buildings life cycle. P321 gypwall curve specifically designed to provide curved walls and linings. Understanding deflection head details on gypwall metal. Fire resistance most fire rated british gypsum systems require the board joints to be filled, either with gyproc jointing materials or thistle finish plasters, even in locations where the system is not visible to building users, in order to achieve the tested performance. For example if we consider the gypwall classic system. Glasroc f provides good fire protection in buildings due to the unique behaviour of its gypsum core when exposed to fire.