BS 476-20:1987
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Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles)
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Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Test conditions
4 Test specimen
5 Selection of support and loading conditions
6 Apparatus
7 Examination of specimen
8 Preparation of specimen
9 Test procedure
10 Performance criteria
11 Expression of results
12 Test report
Appendix A - Guidance information
Appendix B - Evaluation of residual loadbearing
capacity
Appendix C - Operating instructions, specimen
preparation and observations
Appendix D - Hydrocarbon curve
Publications referred to
Defines a procedure for a laboratory test for the determination of fire resistance of elements of construction.
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FSH/22
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| DevelopmentNote |
Together with BS 476-21(1987), BS 476-22(1987), BS 476-23(1987) and BS 476-24(1987), it supersedes BS 476-8(1972). Supersedes 84/38456 DC and 88/45874 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2012. (01/2012)
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Standard
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50
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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