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Finite element analysis of the fire resistance of reinforced concrete columns

  • X. X. Zha*
  • , L. Y. Li
  • , J. A. Purkiss
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  • Aston University

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Abstract

The fire resistance of reinforced concrete columns was analyzed. The finite element analysis method was employed which considers the influence of the temperature on the material properties and the local failure of the material due to tension or compression stress. The analysis showed that the failure of the concrete column when it was subjected to fire on its one side is caused by the combination of few factors such as reduction in material strength due to high temperatures and the compressional stresses on the fire exposed side.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Eight International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing
EditorsB.H.V. Topping, B.H.V. Topping
Pages161-162
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Eight International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 19 Sep 200121 Sep 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Eight International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the Eight International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period19/09/0121/09/01

Keywords

  • Column
  • Finite element
  • Fire resistance
  • Reinforced-concrete

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