Railway vehicles, Railway equipment, Rail safety, Fire safety, Fire risks, Railway vehicle components, Fire resistance, Fire tests, Flammability, Surface spread of flame, Fire-test classifications, Vehicle seating, Toxic gases, Furnishing fabrics, Chair covers

Railway vehicles, Railway equipment, Rail safety, Fire safety, Fire risks, Design, Railway vehicle components, Fire resistance Railway applications

Railway vehicles, Railway equipment, Rail safety, Fire safety, Fire risks, Fire barriers, Fire spread prevention, Railway vehicle components, Fire resistance, Fire tests Railway applications

Fire tests, Fire, Seating, Fire safety, Railways, Railway vehicles

This important book provides a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to a broad range of materials. The manufacture of fire retardant materials is an active area of research, the understanding of which can improve safety as well as the marketability of a product.The first part of the book reviews the advances that have occurred in improving the fire retardancy of specific materials, ranging from developments in phosphorus and halogen-free flame retardants to the use of nanocomposites as novel flame retardant systems. Key environmental issues are also addressed. The second group of chapters examines fire testing issues and regulations. A final group of chapters addresses the application of fire retardant materials in such areas as composites, automotive materials, military fabrics and aviation materials.With its distinguished editors and array of international contributors, this book is an essential reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve fire retardancy in materials. It is also suitable for researchers in industry or academia. - Reviews advances in improving the retardancy of materials - Addresses key environmental issues - Examines fire testing issues and regulations and the challenges involved