Engineering Excellence at Shanghai Xuhui Aerospace Hub: A Pyronano Fire Safety Showcase
Project Overview
The Shanghai Xuhui Aerospace Hub—a landmark integrating R&D facilities, mission control centers, and collaborative workspaces—demanded uncompromising fire safety without sacrificing architectural innovation. To achieve this, the project deployed Pyronano® Fire-Resistant Glass across diverse applications, including:
Custom-Shaped A-Class Fire-Resistant Partitions
Curved Fire-Resistant Glass Walls
C-Class Fire Barriers
A-Class and C-Class Fire-Rated Doors
This holistic solution combined cutting-edge materials with precision engineering, setting a benchmark for aerospace infrastructure safety.
Safety Challenges & Innovative Solutions
1. A-Class Fire-Resistant Partitions: Security Meets Customization
Thermal & Structural Performance:
Custom-shaped A-Class partitions (e.g., trapezoidal, polygonal) utilized multi-layered Pyronano® laminates. These achieved REI 60–120 certifications (per EN 1365-2), blocking flames, smoke, and heat transfer while maintaining sub-140°C back-surface temperatures during fire exposure.
Design Flexibility:
Non-standard geometries were precision-engineered to fit irregular spaces like control-room entrances and angled corridors, supporting load-bearing requirements up to 5 kN/m².
2. Curved Fire-Resistant Glass: Architectural Fluidity
Seamless Integration:
Radius-adjustable curved panels (6–12m arc lengths) were flush-mounted into steel frameworks with 1,500°C-melting-point alloys, eliminating visual joints and enhancing structural cohesion.
CFD-Validated Safety:
Computational simulations confirmed uniform heat distribution across curvatures, ensuring integrity under ISO 834 fire conditions.
3. C-Class Fire Barriers: Optimized Visibility & Integrity
Critical Zone Protection:
C-Class glass (non-thermal-insulating) secured open-plan labs and atria, maintaining visibility for 60–90 minutes during fires. Its chemically tempered surface (via cesium-potassium ion exchange) provided 6–12× the strength of standard float glass.
Hybrid Deployment:
Combined with A-Class partitions in evacuation routes, ensuring compliance with GB 50016-2014 for public-space fire separations.
4. Fire-Rated Doors: Dynamic Access Control
A-Class Doors:
Installed in stairwells and server rooms, featuring dual-layer Pyronano® panels and intumescent seals to block heat transfer.
C-Class Doors:
Used in auxiliary zones, delivering 30–60 minutes of integrity with minimalist frameless designs.
Project Outcomes & Value
| Metric | Impact |
|---|---|
| Safety | 100% compliance with GB 12955-2008, EN 1365-2, and ISO 9001 standards |
| Aesthetic Value | 92% daylight transmission for bright, open spaces; custom logos fused via waistline films |
| Sustainability | 30% reduced HVAC load due to superior thermal insulation |
| Installation Efficiency | Modular design cut construction time by 40% vs. traditional barriers |
Technical Specifications & Certifications
| Component | Key Parameters |
|---|---|
| A-Class Partitions | Thickness: 25–60 mm; Max. dimensions: 3,000 × 4,000 mm; REI 120 certification |
| Curved Glass | Bend radius: 500–5,000 mm; Load capacity: 3 kN/m²; Acoustic insulation: 42 dB |
| C-Class Barriers | Thickness: 6–19 mm; Impact resistance: 120 MPa surface compression |
| Fire Doors | A-Class: 60–180 min integrity; C-Class: 30–60 min integrity; Frame: 1,500°C steel |
Conclusion: Redefining Aerospace Infrastructure
The Xuhui Aerospace Hub exemplifies how Pyronano® Fire-Resistant Glass transcends conventional safety design. By harmonizing rigorous certifications (EN, GB, ISO) with bespoke aesthetics, the project delivers:
Life-Safety Assurance: Multi-tiered fire compartments for smoke, heat, and structural collapse mitigation.
Future-Proof Adaptability: Modular walls and doors support reconfigurations as mission needs evolve.
Global Applicability: Solutions align with EU (CE), US (ASTM), and Asian fire codes, enabling worldwide deployment.
