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Measurement Science for Predicting Life Cycle Performance of Nanocomposite Infrastructure Materials
Pages 19-22

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... The information disclosed indicates that it is the most realistic experimental method of providing accelerated weathering data offering excellent agreement with natural outdoor weathering. This is quite important, as it allows for significant decreases in testing time while offering a high level of confidence that the accelerated results can be used to quantitatively predict long-term exterior performance -- a testing capability desired by a multitude of industries but not currently available.
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From page 20...
... foams using nanoadditives; they are also the first to develop flammability testing methods of flexible PU foams using a cone calorimeter. One of the major issues in the real world with respect to polymer flammability is the flammability of furniture and mattresses.
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... CONCLUSIONS The projects in the strategic area of Measurement Science for Predicting Life Cycle Performance of Nanocomposite Infrastructure Materials are well aligned with the mission of NIST and should continue to focus on measurement science based on fundamental mechanistic understanding. This Strategic Priority Area is of paramount importance to nanotechnology, because the assessment of the nanoparticle release into the environment is of considerable concern.
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... The new activity of doubling the service life of construction materials could be critical to maintaining American competitiveness in the field of civil infrastructure. Increasing the life cycle of concrete is vital for the repair and upgrade of the aging civil infrastructure.
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