Changes in the microstructure of metallic elements of multi-core cable products when exposed to flame

Authors

  • Igor Y. Aushev State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4425-2085
  • Irina V. Fomikhina State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2164-412X
  • Evgeniy V. Verenich State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25
  • Maksim E. Ryzhov State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33408/2519-237X.2025.9-1.81

Keywords:

cable products, emergency operation mode, microstructure, microhardness, fire investigation

Abstract

Purpose. To determine the microhardness and changes in the microstructure of metal elements of multi-core cable products with aluminum and copper cores when exposed to flame.

Methods. Metallography, durometry, as well as general scientific research methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization.

Findings. The microstructure, dimensions and microhardness of grains of copper and aluminum metal elements of cable products after exposure to flame were determined.

Application field of research. The research results can be used in training specialists in the field of emergency prevention and response, as well as in conducting fire-technical expertise during the investigation of fire causes.

Author Biographies

Igor Y. Aushev, State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25

Chair of Industrial Safety, Associate Professor; PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Irina V. Fomikhina, State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25

Chair of Industrial Safety, Professor; Grand PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Evgeniy V. Verenich, State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25

Educational and Methodological Center, Methodist

Maksim E. Ryzhov, State Educational Establishment «University of Сivil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus»; 220118, Belarus, Minsk, Mashinostroiteley str., 25

Technosphere Safety Faculty, cadet

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Published

2025-02-25

How to Cite

Aushev И. Ю., Fomikhina И. В., Verenich Е. В. and Ryzhov М. Э. (2025) “Changes in the microstructure of metallic elements of multi-core cable products when exposed to flame”, Journal of Civil Protection, 9(1), pp. 81–93. doi: 10.33408/2519-237X.2025.9-1.81.