Spalling in high strength concrete exposed to fire - Concerns, causes, critical parameters and cures

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Abstract

The increased use of high strength concrete (HSC) in buildings has raised concerns regarding the behaviour of such concrete in fire. Spalling at elevated temperatures and the resulting reduction in fire resistance is of particular concern. In this paper, the various issues relating to spalling and its impact on fire resistance are discussed. The spalling phenomenon and its main causes in HSC are presented. This includes the critical parameters that influence spalling in HSC under fire conditions. Design solutions (cures) to minimize spalling in HSC structural members are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructures Congress 2000
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Technology in Structural Engineering
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
EventStructures Congress 2000: Advanced Technology in Structural Engineering - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: 8 May 200010 May 2000

Publication series

NameStructures Congress 2000: Advanced Technology in Structural Engineering
Volume103

Conference

ConferenceStructures Congress 2000: Advanced Technology in Structural Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Period8/05/0010/05/00

Keywords

  • Fire performance
  • Fire resistance
  • High-strength concrete
  • Moisture
  • Polypropylene fibres
  • Spalling

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