Test Report No.

7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Note: This report is issued subject to the Testing and Certification Regulations of the TÜV SÜD Group and the
General Terms and Conditions of Business of TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd. In addition, this report is governed by the
terms set out within this report.

SUBJECT:

Fire resistance test on a non-loadbearing ICC-Acotec concrete wall panel system

submitted by International Construction Consortium (Pvt).

TESTED FOR:

International Construction Consortium (Pvt)

#70, S De S Jaysinghe Mawatha
Sri Lanka
Kohuwala Nugegoda
Sri Lanka

DATE SUBMITTED:

06 Jan 2016

DATE OF TEST:

22 Jan 2016

PURPOSE OF TEST:

1. To determine the fire resistance of the specimen when tested in accordance with
BS 476 Part 22: 1987 “Methods for Determination of the Fire Resistance of Non-
loadbearing Elements of Construction - Determination of the Fire Resistance of
Partition.”

LA-2007-0380-A LA-2007-0384-G The results reported herein have been performed in accordance with the
LA-2007-0381-F LA-2007-0385-E terms of accreditation under the Singapore Accreditation Council.
LA-2007-0382-B LA-2007-0386-C Inspections/Calibrations/Tests marked "Not SAC-SINGLAS Accredited" in
LA-2007-0383-G LA-2010-0464-D this Report are not included in the SAC-SINGLAS Accreditation Schedule for
our inspection body/laboratory.

Laboratory: Phone : +65-6885 1333 Regional Head Office:

TÜV SÜD PSB Pte. Ltd. Fax : +65-6776 8670 TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
No.1 Science Park Drive E-mail: enquiries@tuv-sud-psb.sg 1 Science Park Drive, #02-01
Singapore 118221 www.tuv-sud-psb.sg Singapore 118221
Co. Reg : 199002667R Page 1 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

TEST PROCEDURE:

2. Before the commencement of test, the ambient temperature in the general

vicinity of the test specimen construction was ensured to be not exceeding 35ºC.
The datum values for each individual temperature and deflection measurements
were also taken not more than 15 minutes before the commencement of test.

3. During the test, with commencement of heating of the specimen, the furnace
temperature and pressure were controlled to comply with the requirements
specified in BS 476: Part 20: 1987: clause 3.1 and 3.2 respectively. The
pressure was controlled such that a linear pressure gradient of 8.5±2 Pa per
1000mm height exist above a neutral pressure axis at a height of approximately
1000mm above the notional floor level. However, the maximum pressure at the
top of a vertical test construction shall not exceed 20 Pa.

4. Throughout the heating period, the behaviour of the specimen was observed
and monitored for compliance with the relevant performance criteria stated in
clause 10 of BS 476: Part 20: 1987 (A summary is given in clause 9 of this
report.) and the appropriate clause of BS 476: Part 22: 1987.

5. For insulated specimen, the
measured by five number of
approximately at the centre
through member or jointing,
away.
mean temperature on the unexposed face were
surface mounted thermocouples, with one placed
of each quadrant. In the presence of stiffener,
the thermocouples were located at least 50mm

6. For insulated specimen, the maximum temperature on the unexposed face were
measured by thermocouples placed on locations on one vertical jointing and one
at stiffeners which may be hotter than the average on the face. The
thermocouples were placed at least 50mm away from edge of stiffeners or any
jointing.

7. Observations, on the behaviour of the test specimen throughout the heating

period, were made and recorded. As appropriate, cotton pads, gap gauges and
roving thermocouple were used to establish the occurrence of failure.

8. The test was terminated when one or more failures as stated in the performance
criteria occurred, or otherwise at a time agreed between the sponsor of test and
the test laboratory.

Page 2 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

9. The specimen is assessed against the following test criteria:

9.1 Loss of integrity

Failure shall be deemed to have occurred when one of the following occurs:-

When collapse or sustained flaming for more than 10 seconds on the

unexposed face.

When the cotton pad test is conducted, flames and/or hot gas causing
flaming or glowing of the cotton pad.

Where the cotton pad test cannot be conducted because of the level of
radiation from the specimen, a through gap into furnace exceeding 6mm in
width by 150mm in length exists or develops in the specimen.

When a through gap into furnace exceeding 25mm diameter exists or

develops in the specimen.

9.2 Insulation

Failure shall be deemed to have occurred when one of the following occurs:-

If the mean unexposed face temperature increases by more than 140°C

above its initial value.

If the temperature recorded of at any position on the unexposed face is in

excess of 180°C above the initial mean unexposed face temperature.

When integrity failures occur.

Page 3 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMEN:

10. The test specimen consisted of a non-loadbearing ICC-Acotec concrete wall

panel system with an overall dimension of 3000mm (wide) x 3000mm (high) x
100mm thick. The wall was constructed vertically within a test frame with
ordinary bricks bedded along the base as lateral support, along two vertical
sides and top of wall. A vertical free edge clearance of approximately 20mm
wide filled with ceramic wool was provided along the east side of the wall. The
test frame was mounted onto the furnace (PSB Asset No: 20009077) and the
fire resistance test was conducted at TÜV SÜD PSB’s laboratory located at No.
10 Tuas Avenue 10, Singapore 639134.

The wall system was constructed of

Panel : 5 pieces of 100mm thick ICC-Acotec hollow-core concrete

panels. Dimension of each panels were 600mm (wide) x
2975mm (high) x 100mm thick with 6 cores of diameter
60mm.

Composition : Cement and aggregates.

Bulk density : 1274kg/m3 (stated by sponsor).

Method of joint : The top, bottom and west end of wall were trowelled with
non-shrink, cementitious grout BASF MasterFlow 810.
Tongue and groove vertical joints between panels were
grouted using Holcim Ordinary Portland Cement mixed
with expanding plasticing admixture BASF Flowcable 50.

Joint fasteners : Steel U-channels, GMS 50mm wide x 1.0mm thick were
mechanically fastened at top of each panel and anchored
to top of concrete wall.

Surface finish : All vertical joints surface were rendered and feathered
smooth with Holcim Ordinary Portland Cement mixed with
expanding plasticing admixture BASF Flowcable 50. Both
surfaces of the wall were bare finish.

11. An inspection on the concrete wall panel was conducted during the construction
stages by a TÜV SÜD PSB’s officer to verify on its material used, dimensions
and designs. Details of the wall panels construction are as shown in Drawing
Plate 1 provided by the test sponsor.

12. Installation of the test specimen onto the test furnace was arranged and carried
out by TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd.

Page 4 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

TEST RESULTS:

13. Table 1 shows the temperature rise for the furnace and the standard curve. In
addition, the table shows the percentage difference between the area under the
standard curve and the area under the furnace curve compared with the
percentage tolerance allowable within the standards.

14. Figure 1 shows the actual time-temperature curve of furnace in relation to the
specified time-temperature curve.

15. Table 2 and 3 show the mean and maximum unexposed face temperature
above the initial temperature.

16. Table 4 shows the deflection measurement of the wall system towards the
furnace along its mid-height.

17. Photographs of the test are shown in Plates 1 to 6.

18. Observations were made during the test on the unexposed face of the test
specimen and these are given in Appendix 1 of this report.

19. The results only relate to the behaviour of the specimen of the element of
construction under the particular conditions of the test. They are not intended to
be the sole criteria for assessing the potential fire performance of the element in
use nor do they reflect the actual behaviour in fires.

CONCLUSION:

20. The specimen satisfied the requirements of the BS 476: Part 22: 1987 for the
periods stated below:

Integrity : 132 minutes

Insulation : 60 minutes

Page 5 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

REMARKS

21. Integrity

There was no loss of integrity failure throughout the heating period of 132
minutes. Therefore, the integrity of the wall panel system meets the standard for
132 minutes.

22. Insulation

At 61 minutes of test, the maximum mean temperature rise and maximum

temperature rise above initial temperature on the unexposed face of specimen
were 144.0°C and 155.9°C respectively. Therefore, the insulation of the wall
panel system meets the standard for 60 minutes.

WITNESSES:

23. The test was witnessed by the following representative:

International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd : Mr. P.A.D.H. Dhammika

_______________ _____________
Ismail Bin Hassan Chan Lung Toa
Engineer Product Manager
Fire Property
Mechanical

Page 6 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Table 1: Comparison of area under the curve

Temperature rise Area under curve Percentage Standard

Time (°C) (°C min) difference tolerance
(min) (%) %
Standard Furnace Standard Furnace

5.0 556.4 496.4 2138.1 2027.6 -5.2

10.0 658.4 661.0 5302.7 5095.4 -3.9 15.0
15.0 718.6 721.3 3552.0 3544.3 -0.2
30.0 821.8 818.1 15492.7 15464.3 -0.2 10.0
35.0 844.8 845.2 4267.9 4263.6 -0.1
60.0 925.3 923.3 26984.1 26962.6 -0.1
120.0 1029.0 1029.6 87171.3 87106.2 -0.1 0.5

Figure 1: Furnace Temperature

Furnace Temperature Measured

Standard
1200.0

1000.0

800.0

600.0

400.0

200.0

0.0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Page 7 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Table 2: Unexposed face temperature of the wall panel system

Mean Above initial mean

Time
Thermocouple no. Temp temp ( C)
(min)
( C) Mean Max.
T-01 T-02 T-03 T-04 T-05
temp temp
0.0 33.1 32.9 32.5 32.4 32.4 32.7 - -
15.0 57.0 64.5 53.7 60.5 58.8 58.9 26.2 31.8
30.0 97.9 93.6 96.8 92.0 92.8 94.6 61.9 65.2
45.0 103.1 107.4 103.7 117.5 107.8 107.9 75.2 84.8
60.0 160.7 168.2 175.6 184.3 172.3 172.2 139.5 151.6
61.0 165.4 172.8 180.1 188.6 176.6 176.7 144.0 155.9
62.0 170.1 176.6 185.0 192.9 181.4 181.2 148.5 160.2

Note:
The mean temperatures were derived from thermocouple points T-01 to T-05.

Table 3: Additional unexposed face temperature of the wall panel system

Time Thermocouple no. Max. temp

MeanTemp
(min) above initial temp
T-06 T-07 ( C)
( C)
0.0 33.4 32.9 33.2 -
15.0 61.3 48.1 54.7 28.1
30.0 100.8 93.0 96.9 67.6
45.0 98.9 97.2 98.1 65.7
60.0 160.9 126.8 143.9 127.7
61.0 165.8 132.4 149.1 132.6
62.0 170.6 137.7 154.2 137.4

Page 8 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Table 4 : Deflection of the wall panel system

Time Measurement of deflection (mm)

(min.) A B C D E
10.0 6 2 3 7 10
20.0 11 22 15 18 16
30.0 14 29 23 26 22
45.0 17 35 31 33 25
60.0 18 39 37 39 27
90.0 16 38 40 43 29
120.0 14 36 41 46 30

Note:
The thermocouple points and deflection measurement points on the unexposed side of the wall are
indicated in Plate 01 of test photograph.

Page 9 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Photographs of test

Plate 1: The unexposed side of ICC-Acotec wall panel system before heating.

Plate 2: At about 20 minutes of test.

Page 10 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Photographs of test (cont’d)

Plate 3: At about 60 minutes of test.

Plate 4: At about 120 minutes of test.

Page 11 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Photographs of test (cont’d)

Plate 5: At about 132 minutes of test.

Plate 6: The exposed face of wall after heating.

Page 12 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

APPENDIX 1

Time
Observation on the unexposed face
(min:sec)
00:00 Test commenced.

05:00 Hairline cracks seen on all the vertical joints.

A diaganol crackline developed about 600mm below top edge of east
10:00 end and traversed downwards to the centre panel. Inward deflection
across wall mid-height.
15:00 Surface sweating along vertical joints and diagonal crackline.
Increased inward deflection across wall mid-height, 22mm measured at
20:00
Point B.
22:00 Scatterred cracks emerged on wall surface.

25:00 Steam was seen rises from the wall surface.

30:00 Integrity of wall remained intact.

35:00 Wall surface sweating seen diminishing gradually.

60:00 Integrity and insulation remained intact.

61:00 Insulation of the wall panel system deemed to have failed.

90:00 No significant changes.

120:00 Integrity remained intact.

132:00 Test was terminated.

Page 13 of 15
Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Drawing Plate 1 of 1

Page 14 of 15
 Test Report No. 7191128379-MEC16/2-IHN
dated 25 Jan 2016

Please note that this Report is issued under the following terms :

1. This report applies to the sample of the specific product/equipment given at the time of its testing/calibration. The results are not used to
indicate or imply that they are applicable to other similar items. In addition, such results must not be used to indicate or imply that TÜV SÜD
PSB approves, recommends or endorses the manufacturer, supplier or user of such product/equipment, or that TÜV SÜD PSB in any way
“guarantees” the later performance of the product/equipment. Unless otherwise stated in this report, no tests were conducted to determine
long term effects of using the specific product/equipment.

2. The sample/s mentioned in this report is/are submitted/supplied/manufactured by the Client. TÜV SÜD PSB therefore assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy of information on the brand name, model number, origin of manufacture, consignment or any information
supplied.

3. Nothing in this report shall be interpreted to mean that TÜV SÜD PSB has verified or ascertained any endorsement or marks from any other
testing authority or bodies that may be found on that sample.

4. This report shall not be reproduced wholly or in parts and no reference shall be made by the Client to TÜV SÜD PSB or to the report or results
furnished by TÜV SÜD PSB in any advertisements or sales promotion.

5. Unless otherwise stated, the tests were carried out in TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd, No.1 Science Park Drive Singapore 118221.

July 2011

Page 15 of 15