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Fire hazard in bridges: Review, assessment and repair strategies

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Abstract

This paper presents an overview of fire hazard in bridges. A detailed review of actual fire incidents, case studies related to fire hazards, and post-fire assessment and repair strategies in bridges is presented and summarized. In doing so, this review points to the importance of fire hazard in bridges, aids practicing engineers with practical tools for developing strategies for repairing fire damage in bridges and identifies areas where further research is needed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)89-98
Number of pages10
JournalEngineering Structures
Volume35
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Assessment and repair strategy
  • Bridge
  • Fire hazard
  • Fire resistance
  • Literature review

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