USH2133H1 - Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures - Google Patents
Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- USH2133H1 USH2133H1 US09/822,308 US82230801A USH2133H US H2133 H1 USH2133 H1 US H2133H1 US 82230801 A US82230801 A US 82230801A US H2133 H USH2133 H US H2133H
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- substrate
- barrier
- composite structure
- forming
- fabrication
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
- B29C70/04—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics
- B29C70/28—Shaping operations therefor
- B29C70/30—Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or core; Shaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
- B29C70/003—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised by the matrix material, e.g. material composition or physical properties
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
- B29K2995/00—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds
- B29K2995/0012—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds having particular thermal properties
- B29K2995/0016—Non-flammable or resistant to heat
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to fabrication of composite structures in such a manner as to endow it with protective properties.
- Composite structures having a substrate made of a structural material such as glass/vinyl ester are presently utilized for shipboard use. Because of flammability concerns in regard to such structures, passive fire protection has been proposed involving attachment of insulation blankets by means of self tapping screws. Installation of such fire protection for composite structures is both labor intensive and costly, especially in Newcastle shipboard types of seawater environments. It is therefore an important object of the present invention to provide less costly and less labor intensive fire protection for the foregoing referred to types of composite structures.
- a protective barrier layer is applied to such substrate with a fire resisting agent such as phenolic resin, water or an oil-based intumescent coating.
- a fire resisting agent such as phenolic resin, water or an oil-based intumescent coating.
- the barrier layer in its position or place is permeated or infused in situ with the phenolic resin before attachment by adhesive bonding to the substrate.
- the substrate is formed at the same time the barrier layer is infused with the phenolic resin so that it attaches the barrier layer to the substrate without use of adhesive.
- FIG. 1 is a partial section view through a composite structure with which the present invention is associated in accordance with certain embodiments
- FIG. 2 is a partial section view of a composite structure in accordance with other embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the procedure associated with fabrication of the composite structures illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 , so as to provide it with damage preventing protection from fire under shipboard use.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a composite structure 10 which is to be utilized for example on a Navy marine vessel.
- Such composite structure 10 includes a substrate 12 that is solid as shown, made of a structural material such as glass/vinyl ester preferred for shipboard use.
- a fire protective barrier layer 14 is attached to the substrate 12 by a suitable bonding adhesive 16 , such as a phenolic or silicone adhesive.
- the barrier layer 14 includes a core 18 formed by an intumescent mat or felt, protectively covered by a water proofing skin 20 such as an aluminum foil.
- a fire resisting agent is introduced into such barrier 14 before its adhesive bonding attachment to the substrate 12 .
- Such fire resisting agent is either phenolic resin or water, or an oil-based intumescent coating infused into the mat core 18 .
- the barrier layer 14 may be formed from other materials into which the fire resisting agent, such as the phenolic resin, is introduced in-situ by scrimping so as to provide protection from damage from fire and high temperature conditions during normal use of the composite structure, as well as to resist water and solvent damage.
- the fire resisting agent such as the phenolic resin
- FIG. 2 illustrates a composite structure 10 ′ fabricated in accordance with other embodiments of the present invention.
- Such composite structure 10 ′ includes a substrate 12 ′ of a composite type having a core 22 made of balsawood or foam.
- a fireproof barrier layer 14 ′ protectively covers the substrate 12 ′, made of an intumescent mat into which phenolic resin is infused in-situ during fabrication or formation of the underlying substrate 12 ′ so as to be attached thereto without use of the bonding adhesive 16 .
- FIG. 3 diagrammatically summarizes the procedures involved, resulting in formation 26 of a fireproof panel pursuant to the present invention.
- Such procedures include formation 28 of the protective barrier from a barrier layer 30 , such as the barrier layers 14 or 14 ′, into which the fire resisting agent 32 is introduced, either before adhesive bonding to the substrate or during its formation 34 to avoid use of the adhesive bonding, before completing formation 26 of the composite structure as diagrammed in FIG. 3 .
Landscapes
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Composite Materials (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Mathematical Physics (AREA)
- Building Environments (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
Abstract
A composite structure having a substrate is protectively covered during fabrication by a barrier layer, such as an intumescent mat or felt, into which a fire resisting agent such as phenolic resin or water, or oil based intumescent coating is infused in-situ before attachment to the substrate and completion of composite structure fabrication. The barrier layer is infused in-situ with the phenolic resin before attachment by adhesive bonding to the substrate or infusion is performed during formation of the underlying substrate layer so as to achieve attachment without adhesive.
Description
The present invention relates generally to fabrication of composite structures in such a manner as to endow it with protective properties.
Composite structures having a substrate made of a structural material such as glass/vinyl ester are presently utilized for shipboard use. Because of flammability concerns in regard to such structures, passive fire protection has been proposed involving attachment of insulation blankets by means of self tapping screws. Installation of such fire protection for composite structures is both labor intensive and costly, especially in Naval shipboard types of seawater environments. It is therefore an important object of the present invention to provide less costly and less labor intensive fire protection for the foregoing referred to types of composite structures.
In accordance with the present invention, during fabrication of a composite structure having a solid substrate made of a preferred shipboard material such as glass/vinyl ester or a sandwich type substrate, a protective barrier layer is applied to such substrate with a fire resisting agent such as phenolic resin, water or an oil-based intumescent coating. According to certain embodiments, the barrier layer in its position or place is permeated or infused in situ with the phenolic resin before attachment by adhesive bonding to the substrate. According to other embodiments, the substrate is formed at the same time the barrier layer is infused with the phenolic resin so that it attaches the barrier layer to the substrate without use of adhesive.
A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of its attendant advantages will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein:
Referring now to the drawing in detail, FIG. 1 illustrates a composite structure 10 which is to be utilized for example on a Navy marine vessel. Such composite structure 10 includes a substrate 12 that is solid as shown, made of a structural material such as glass/vinyl ester preferred for shipboard use. A fire protective barrier layer 14 is attached to the substrate 12 by a suitable bonding adhesive 16, such as a phenolic or silicone adhesive.
With continued reference to FIG. 1 , the barrier layer 14 includes a core 18 formed by an intumescent mat or felt, protectively covered by a water proofing skin 20 such as an aluminum foil. A fire resisting agent is introduced into such barrier 14 before its adhesive bonding attachment to the substrate 12. Such fire resisting agent is either phenolic resin or water, or an oil-based intumescent coating infused into the mat core 18.
As an alternative, the barrier layer 14 may be formed from other materials into which the fire resisting agent, such as the phenolic resin, is introduced in-situ by scrimping so as to provide protection from damage from fire and high temperature conditions during normal use of the composite structure, as well as to resist water and solvent damage.
It will be apparent from the foregoing description, that the protective barrier layer 14 or 14′ covers either a solid type substrate 12 or a composite core type substrate 12′ and that the fire resisting agent is introduced in-situ, for example by infusion of the phenolic agent, either before attachment of the barrier layer by bonding adhesive 16 or during formation of the substrate to avoid use of such bonding adhesive for attachment purposes. FIG. 3 diagrammatically summarizes the procedures involved, resulting in formation 26 of a fireproof panel pursuant to the present invention. Such procedures include formation 28 of the protective barrier from a barrier layer 30, such as the barrier layers 14 or 14′, into which the fire resisting agent 32 is introduced, either before adhesive bonding to the substrate or during its formation 34 to avoid use of the adhesive bonding, before completing formation 26 of the composite structure as diagrammed in FIG. 3.
Obviously, other modifications and variations of the present invention may be possible in light of the foregoing teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
Claims (3)
1. In a process for protective fabrication of a composite structure to be exposed to seawater environments, the improvement residing in a sequence of steps including: a) forming a barrier; b) introducing a fire resisting agent into the barrier after said forming thereof: c) forming a substrate; and d) attaching the barrier to the substrate in underlying relation thereto before completing the fabrication of the composite structure; wherein said introducing of the fire resisting agent comprises: infusion into the barrier.
2. In a process for protective fabrication of a composite structure to be exposed to seawater environments, the improvement residing in a sequence of steps including: a) forming a barrier, b) introducing a fire resisting agent into the barrier after said forming thereof: c) forming a substrate; and d) attaching the barrier to the substrate in underlying relation thereto before completing the fabrication of the composite structure; wherein said attaching of the barrier to the substrate is performed by providing an adhesive between the barrier and the substrate.
3. In a process for protective fabrication of a composite structure to be exposed to seawater environments, the improvement residing in a sequence of steps including: a) forming a barrier; b) introducing a fire resisting agent into the barrier after said forming thereof: c) forming a substrate; and d) attaching the barrier to the substrate in underlying relation thereto before completing the fabrication of the composite structure; wherein said introducing of the fire resisting agent is performed by infusion thereof into the barrier during said forming of the substrate to effect said attaching of the barrier to the substrate without using an adhesive.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/822,308 USH2133H1 (en) | 2001-03-29 | 2001-03-29 | Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/822,308 USH2133H1 (en) | 2001-03-29 | 2001-03-29 | Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
USH2133H1 true USH2133H1 (en) | 2005-11-01 |
Family
ID=35463727
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/822,308 Abandoned USH2133H1 (en) | 2001-03-29 | 2001-03-29 | Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | USH2133H1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20110308161A1 (en) * | 2010-06-22 | 2011-12-22 | Cox Architects Pty Ltd | Fire shutter |
US8601760B2 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2013-12-10 | Balco, Inc. | Fire barrier |
US8844195B2 (en) | 2010-06-22 | 2014-09-30 | Cox Architects Pty Ltd | Fire shutter |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5270105A (en) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-12-14 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Fireproof barrier system for composite structure |
US20010031350A1 (en) * | 1999-12-28 | 2001-10-18 | Day Stephen W. | Fiber reinforced composite cores and panels |
-
2001
- 2001-03-29 US US09/822,308 patent/USH2133H1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5270105A (en) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-12-14 | The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy | Fireproof barrier system for composite structure |
US20010031350A1 (en) * | 1999-12-28 | 2001-10-18 | Day Stephen W. | Fiber reinforced composite cores and panels |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
Publication entitled "Fire Protection of Glass/Vinyl Ester Composites for Structural Applications" by U. Sorathia and C. Beck for 41st Internation SAMPE Symposium dated 24-28, 1996 pp. 687-697. |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8601760B2 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2013-12-10 | Balco, Inc. | Fire barrier |
US20110308161A1 (en) * | 2010-06-22 | 2011-12-22 | Cox Architects Pty Ltd | Fire shutter |
US8844195B2 (en) | 2010-06-22 | 2014-09-30 | Cox Architects Pty Ltd | Fire shutter |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US4801496A (en) | Composite member with integrated thermal protection | |
AU2000252002B2 (en) | Fire barrier panel | |
US5088259A (en) | Roof construction system | |
CA2326314C (en) | Burn through resistant systems for transportation, especially aircraft | |
US4530877A (en) | Fire resistant foam insulated building panels | |
CA1218923A (en) | Pipe insulation for cold weather applications | |
US20080102243A1 (en) | Laminate fire retardant systems and uses | |
US20080070024A1 (en) | Layered fire retardant barrier panel | |
CA2095700A1 (en) | Fire-Rated Corner Guard Structure | |
US4585683A (en) | Structural panel | |
US6338366B1 (en) | Pipe insulation with a jacket measured in fractions of an inch | |
EP1331316B1 (en) | Method for thermal insulation | |
USH2133H1 (en) | Fireproof protection integrating fabrication system for composite structures | |
GB2253588A (en) | Fire- and blast-resistant panel | |
US11473297B2 (en) | Multilayered panel for machinery enclosure | |
EP1452792A1 (en) | Thermal insulation for underwater components conveying oil and gas | |
KR20110082484A (en) | Insulation material providing structural integrity and building elements and composites made thereof | |
WO2016178866A1 (en) | Composite insulating wall sheathing with integral air, water and vapor barrier | |
US20110171456A1 (en) | Insulation material providing structural integrity and building elements and composites made thereof | |
US20220136236A1 (en) | Fire-resistant composite structural building panels | |
CA1229463A (en) | Structural panel | |
KR19990072117A (en) | Lining panel and its manufacturing method and refractory composition used in the manufacturing method | |
GB2231905A (en) | Insulating system for protecting a structure against fire | |
US5270105A (en) | Fireproof barrier system for composite structure | |
EP0832333B1 (en) | High temperature resistant insulating element |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CHIEF OF NAVAL RESEARCH OFFICE OF COUNSEL, VIRGINI Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:SORATHIA, USMAN A.K.;REEL/FRAME:011732/0074 Effective date: 20010328 |
|
STCF | Information on status: patent grant |
Free format text: PATENTED CASE |