Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-STD-2031 (SH) E 662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials E 1354 Standiird Test Method for Heat and Vkiblc Smoke Release Rates for Miilcrials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normalIy available horn the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through I]haries or other informational setioes.) 2.2 Order of precedence.
In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the refereneea cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this doeumen~ however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. DEFINITIONS 3.1 Application. The application is specific end use hardware fabricated by utilizing a composite material system. 3.2 ~ Jhms-tkough flaw tem The bum-through 4ire ted is the test mctbd to ck@ . the time fix a flame to burn-thrmugh a composite material system under eontrcdled ~ exposure lmlldilhsl ~ !.,.,,,,!1. I .,’1 ,, ,~,,’,’.fl,’ i,,{, (11, 33 Combustion.
Combustion is a chemierd process of oxidation that ocxmrs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually light as a glow or flame. 3A Combustion gas generation. combustion gas generation is the rate of production of combustion gases (such m CC), COz, HCl, HCN, NOX, SOm haJogan acid g- and total hydrocarbons). 3X (hmposh A cmmposite is a material resulting from the controlled combination of two or more different materials at a macroscopic be]; typiedy, a matrix that is reinforced with fibers, whiskers, or dispersions of another material 3.6 ComposM mater&1 system.
Composite material system are the material characterkties which define the material and are relevant to fire and tmdeity performance and are presaved in test specimens, these include as a minimum: