Macroscopic FE Model for Tracing the Fire Response of Reinforced Concrete Structures
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Original research
Authors
  • Monther Dwaikat
  • Venkatesh Kodur
  • Nikhil Raut
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A macroscopic finite element model for tracing the fire response of reinforced concrete (RC) structural members is presented. The model accounts for critical factors that are to be considered for performance-based fire resistance assessment of RC structural members. Fire induced spalling, various strain components, high temperature material properties, restraint effects, different fire scenarios and failure criteria are incorporated in the model. The validity of the numerical model is established by comparing the predictions from the computer program with results from full-scale fire resistance tests. Case studies are conducted to demonstrate the use of the computer program for tracing the response of RC members under standard and design fire exposures. Through the results of the case studies, it is shown that the fire scenario has a significant effect on the fire resistance of RC columns and beams. It is also shown that macroscopic finite element models are capable of predicting the fire response of RC structural members with an adequate accuracy for practical applications.

Journal
Title
Engineering Structures Volume 31, Issue 10, Pages 2368–2379
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Publisher Country
Palestine
Publication Type
Both (Printed and Online)
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Year
2009
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