Results and analysis of a large-scale fire test on a multi-bay composite steel-frame floor system
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to facilitate verification of computer modelling techniques for complex structures exposed to fire and to test the effect of some steel beams being left unprotected.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper describes a fire test conducted on a large-scale structure representing four corner bays of a typical multi-storey steel-frame office building.
Findings
A new and unexpected mode of damage occurred.
Originality/value
The test results indicate that an alternate reinforcement detail should be used in combination with unprotected beams.
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Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges grant funding for this project from the AusIndustry ICIP program and industry partners including OneSteel (particularly, Mr Anthony Ng), Bluescope Steel, Boral, ASI, NDY, Umow Lai and Page Steel, along with support and guidance from former Director of CESARE, Prof. Ian Thomas.
Citation
Proe, D.J. (2016), "Results and analysis of a large-scale fire test on a multi-bay composite steel-frame floor system", Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 19-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-03-2016-002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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