The Risks of Carbon Fiber Composites in a Fire

The hazards have been discussed [31 37] and Bowles [38] has suggested a fire test method for cfrp. The risks of fire are greatest in a confined space such as on board an aircraft, where carbon fiber can be released from a burning carbon composite, presenting 

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