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Project
Testing a method to evaluate the effectiveness of water-enhancing gel on vertical surfaces
Year

2010

status

Completed

Researcher

Peter de Bruijn (Lead)

Other Collaborator(s):

Montane Forest Management

Advisory Member(s):
Abstract

The main objective of this project was to test a potential method for evaluating gel effectiveness on vertical surfaces under wildfire conditions. Researchers wanted to determine whether cubes constructed with T1-11 plywood siding could be successfully used for gel application and then subjected to a high intensity crown fire. A secondary objective was to obtain a basic understanding of how long water-enhancing gels, applied to vertical surfaces, would remain effective as a barrier to fire ignition.

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