Integrated structural composite and ceramic flame barrier

摘要

An integrated structural composite panel and ceramic flame barrier which is a structural load bearing support member while exhibiting superior flame resistant characteristics. There is a first layer which is a structural polymer composite which defines the form of the finished supporting member. A second layer is a fiber reinforced film adhesive which binds the third layer to the first layer. The third layer is a polymer precursor of a ceramic matrix which exhibits polymeric properties at a lower temperature and ceramic matrix properties at a higher temperature. The three layers are co-cured in a one step process.