Effect of ignition conditions on upward flame spread on a composite material in a corner configuration

Fire Safety Journal

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 331-344

  Ohlemiller, T ^a   Cleary, T ^a   Shields, J ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 0040478050     PISSN: 03797112     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0379-7112(98)00019-8     Document Type: Article

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