METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A MODULAR FIRE-BARRIER SYSTEM

摘要

An apparatus for a modular fire-barrier system and a method for designing a fire-barrier system for specific applications. The fire-barrier system or structure comprises a plurality of fire-barrier modules, two or more support columns and one or more girts. Each of the fire-barrier modules comprises a frame which supports one or more fire-rated panels. The fire-rated panels comprise a single skin material having a thickness based on the desired fire rating for the application of the fire-barrier system. According to another aspect, a process or method is provided for designing a fire-barrier system or structure based on operational specifications including height and span, and environmental parameters, such as expected wind loads and/or potential seismic activity.