Experimental matrix

A total of seven (7) official tests will be carried out. If further sponsors and collaborators join the project, the number of tests may increase up to ten (10). A description of the tests is shown below.

Stage 1 - Baseline & Encapsulation Study

• Test 1.1: CLT is encapsulated and exposed to a short fire (pool fire). Encapsulation does not fail.
• Test 1.2: CLT is encapsulated and exposed to a long fire (pool fire). Encapsulation fails.

Stage 2 - Char Fall-Off Study

• Test 2.2: Two CLT surfaces are exposed to a short fire (pool fire). Char does not fall off and extinguishment is achieved.
• Test 2.1: Two CLT surfaces are exposed are exposed to a long fire (pool fire). Char falls off and breach of compartmentation is achieved.

Stage 3 - Exposed CLT Study

• Test 3.1: Three CLT surfaces are exposed and exposed to a short fire (pool fire). Extinguishment is assessed (short fire).
• Test 3.2: to be confirmed.

Stage 4 - Fuel load nature Study

• Test 4.1: Two CLT surfaces are exposed and exposed to a short fire (wood crib fire). Extinguishment is assessed (short fire).