Fire protection for structural steel in buildings (Yellow book). 3rd edition (Revised June 2004)

Publication Year

2004

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Presents economical methods for the fire protection of structural steelwork to provide compliance with Building Regulations. Provides a comprehensive guide to proprietary materials and systems, all of which are manufactured, marketed or site applied by members of ASFP. Also contains information for some products showing the variation of protection thickness with steel failure temperature. Covers: Basic concepts of fire testing and how to specify fire protection, Guidance on calculation of the section factor in non standard cases, Fire resistance test and assessment procedures using UK methods, New European assessment procedures and Material data sheets and their use.

Document History

Produced in conjunction with the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) and the Fire Test Study Group (FSTG - UK). The Yellow book. The fourth edition is now available on the service.

ISBN

9781870409223

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