Scientists in Norway have assessed how BIPV façades may react to fire accidents following a typical fire test for building façades. They found that flame propagation in the wall cavity is possible, ...

The Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) has introduced a fire safety test that simulates a fire starting on the roof membrane beneath a PV system. The researchers noted ...

The BDC safety test room provides the ability to conduct safety, abuse, and thermal runaway tests on battery cells up to 500Ah capacity. The test room is equipped with a pressure vessel for collection ...

With the introduction of alternative energy sources into rail transportation, accompanying blast and fire testing is needed to ensure safe operations and resiliency against security threats while also ...

Fire rated door assemblies play an important role in saving lives and minimizing property damage by providing safe egress and compartmentalizing smoke, flames and when required, dangerous radiant heat ...

Soldiers came to White Sands Missile Range Dec.14, 2021, to conduct live fire testing of old missiles to confirm the older weapons are still reliable and ready for use. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army) ...

For more than two decades, science has recognized that building fires have become hotter, faster-spreading and more toxic. One engineer blames it on the world’s “addiction to polymers,” a reference to ...