Title:
Strategies for Enhancing Fire Resistance of High-Strength Concrete Structures
Author(s):
Venkatesh Kumar R. Kodur
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
42
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
26-32
Keywords:
column, temperature, design, safety
DOI:
Date:
5/1/2020
Abstract:
When exposed to fire, high-strength concretes experience faster degradation of strength and stiffness than normal-strength concretes, and they are more susceptible to fire-induced spalling. Experimental and numerical fire resistance studies on structural members comprised of normal- and high-strength concrete are described, fire performance factors are listed, and recommendations on enhancing fire performance of high-strength concrete members are provided.