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New brochure on structural fire protection

Protected against fire: KLB Klimaleichtblock, Andernach, has published a new paper for improving the fire protection in buildings. The brochure „KLB-Wandbaustoffe“ (KLB wall construction materials) provides planners with an aid for classifying and dimensioning lightweight building components with regard to their reaction to fire according to valid rules and regulations. Wall thickness, component function and fire resistance are, among others, decisive factors here. The brochure includes national technical approvals and verifications for non-standardized products, as complement to „Eurocode 6“...

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