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The following section presents an overview of existing research literature on fire performance of exterior combustible wall assemblies. This section also identifies the key mechanisms of fire spread on combustible exterior wall assemblies.
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White, N., Delichatsios, M. (2015). Existing Research and Mechanisms of Fire Spread. In: Fire Hazards of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components. SpringerBriefs in Fire. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2898-9_3
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