Background Theory
Fire Science is an esoteric subject. Understanding the scope of this research topic will be difficult without having Fire Science as a prerequisite therefore the purpose of this section is to outline essential fundamental background theory directly related to our research.
Intumescence Explained: This section explains the science behind the process of intumescence.
Intumescent Coatings: This section explains the types of Intumescent coatings and their uses.
Brief Literature Review: This section contains a brief literature review based on current testing methods used in the industry.
Heating Scenarios: This section introduces the various heating scenarios related to our research.
Intumescence Explained: This section explains the science behind the process of intumescence.
Intumescent Coatings: This section explains the types of Intumescent coatings and their uses.
Brief Literature Review: This section contains a brief literature review based on current testing methods used in the industry.
Heating Scenarios: This section introduces the various heating scenarios related to our research.
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