This is the only equipment of this kind currently available for research and product classification in Ireland. The gas fired 1.5m3 Wall and Floor Furnace facility consists of demountable wall and floor sections that can accommodate large test specimens. Applications Testing is conducted to determine the fire resisting capabilities of elements of construction including wall, partitions, columns, beams, floors, doors and glazing screens. Fire stopping technologies, pipe collars, cable trays and cavity barriers can also be evaluated.
Product development is undertaken in collaboration with industrial sponsors.
In addition to routine testing and product development Postgraduate students have access to the equipment for project work related to ongoing research programmes.