Journal of Structural Fire Engineering: Volume 2 Issue 4

Fire Resistance of Connections Using Steel Plates and Mechanical Fasteners in Timber Structures

P. Moss, A. Buchanan, T. Nilsen, M. Fragiacomo

This paper describes a series of experiments to obtain the embedment strength of wood at elevated temperatures. The results will be used in Johansen's yield equations to predict…

Large-Scale Fire Test of Unprotected Cellular Beam Acting in Membrane Action

Olivier Vassart, C. Bailey, M. Hawes, A. Nadjai, W. Simms, B. Zhao, T. Gernay, J.-M. Franssen

This paper describes a full scale fire test performed the 27^th of February 2010 on a composite floor for analysing the possibility of tensile membrane action to develop when the…

A Simplified Model for Analysis of End-plate Connections Subjected to Fire

Zhaohui Huang

In this paper a robust 2-noded connection element has been presented for modelling the bolted end-plate connections between steel beam and column at elevated temperatures. The…

Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Cellular Beams with Circular and Elongated Web Openings at Elevated Temperatures

El-Hadi Naili, Ali Nadjai, Sanghoon Han, Faris Ali, Sengkwan Choi

This paper describes an experimental and numerical study at elevated temperatures on the behaviour of full scale composite floor cellular steel beams with circular and elongated…

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Steel and Concrete Composite Floors Subjected to ISO Fire Condition

B. Zhao, M. Roosefid

The very positive membrane action of steel and concrete composite floor systems (concrete slabs connected to steel beams by means of headed studs) has been clearly demonstrated…

Thermal Response of Steel Columns Exposed to Localized Fires-Numerical Simulation and Comparison with Experimental Results

Chao Zhang, Guo-Qiang Li

The popular CFD code FDS is adopted to predict the thermal behaviors of steel columns exposed to localized fires. Two real localized fire tests (one surrounded fire test that the…

Fire Behaviour of Concrete Columns with Restrained Thermal Elongation

Alberto Martins, João Rodrigues

This paper presents the results of an experimental and numerical study to clarify the influence of the surrounding building structure in the fire behaviour of reinforced concrete…

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