Abstract: The knowledge of high temperature thermal properties is critical for evaluating the fire response of concrete structures. This paper presents the effect of temperature on the thermal properties of different types of ...

Abstract: Fire performance of steel structures is highly dependent on the effectiveness of applied fire insulation. However, insulation materials are susceptible to damage under extreme loading events. A state-of-the-art review on ...

Abstract: This article presents a numerical approach in which the implicit finite element method and fracture mechanics concepts are applied to simulate crack propagation at the interface of fire insulation and truss members in steel ...

Abstract: A specially developed two-dimensional cohesive zone finite element (CZFE) scheme is applied to simulate the fracture and delamination phenomena that occur in spray-applied fire-resisting material (SFRM) on steel structures. ...

Abstract: Predicting the response of restrained beams under fire conditions is complex owing to the development of fire-induced forces and requires finite-element or finite-differences analysis. In this paper, a simplified approach ...

Abstract: Despite ongoing research efforts aimed at understanding the structural response of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) beams, there are very limited provisions for structural design of UHPC beams, specifically under ...

Abstract: This paper presents the effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of high-strength alloy structural Q460 steel. The strength and stiffness properties of steel degrade with temperature and this deterioration has ...

Abstract: Fire is one of the most severe conditions to which structures can be subjected, and hence, the provision of appropriate fire safety measures for structural members is an important aspect of design. The recent introduction ...