10/9/2020

September 1, 2020, RWS and Efectis Nederland publish the 3rd version of the test procedure.

The new name, “Fire testing procedure for concrete tunnel linings and other tunnel components” provides an important reference to what has been added to this procedure. Doors, penetration seals etc. are also subject to fire-resistant requirements and are now added to the procedure.

In addition the procedure also describes the use of and procedure how the mobile furnace should be used for testing in existing tunnels. Next to the additions in this version the procedure has been updated based on an extensive test program and experience of RWS and Efectis.

The new report is available for download from the Efectis website.