Fire resistance of reinforced concrete columns-state-of-the-art and research needs

V. K.R. Kodur, N. K. Raut

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Abstract

This paper presents the state-of-the-art review and research needs assessment of the fire performance of reinforced concrete (RC) columns. The literature review revealed that almost all of the fire tests have been undertaken on RC columns under standard fire scenarios and were narrow in scope due to limitations in test equipment and loading capacities. There have been limited analytical studies on modeling the fire behavior of RC columns and were mainly based on elemental approach and either neglected spalling or used a very simple and crude model for representing spalling. Most of the current provisions, in codes and standards, for evaluating fire resistance are based on prescriptive approaches and do not include significant parameters that affect fire resistance. Based on this comprehensive review, research needs for developing rational fire design methods for RC columns through a performance-based approach, is highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Concrete Institute - Designing Concrete Structures for Fire Safety Session at the ACI Spring Convention 2007
Pages95-121
Number of pages27
Edition255 SP
StatePublished - 2008
EventDesigning Concrete Structures for Fire Safety - ACI Spring Convention 2007 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 22 Apr 200726 Apr 2007

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
Number255 SP
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

ConferenceDesigning Concrete Structures for Fire Safety - ACI Spring Convention 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period22/04/0726/04/07

Keywords

  • Fire resistance
  • High temperature
  • Literature review
  • Reinforced concrete columns

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