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Thin layers of textile reinforced concrete (TRC) can be used as strengthening for reinforced concrete (RC) slabs or beams to increase their foad-bearing capacity. The concrete matrix consists of a fine-grained concrete with a thickness of 8 to 15 mm. Information on the behaviour of strengthened structures subjected to fire is of particular inlerest for practical applications of this innovative construction method. A total of 7 RC slabs with Steel reinforcement were produced: 2 slabs were used as reference and 5 slabs were strengthened with three layers of textile reinforcement. Ultimate capacity of reference slabs and particular TRC strengthened slabs was determined from statie load results fom 4-point-bending tests.
Fire tests on these slabs were carried out with utilization fectors using a Standard temperature curve (ISO-834-1) for fire testing. Test loads varied between 0 % and 65 % ofuMmate load.
To detect temperatures during fire exposure thermocouples were arranged throughout the cross-section of the slabs. Depending on the utilization the slabs were exposed to fire for 30 minutes or for 60 minutes. In some cases bending fäilure occurred, in other cases the slabs survived. None of the specimens exhibited any visual damage or concrete spalling during fire exposure. Results of deformation measurements and residual strength measurements are presented. Even though mechanisms are not fifily understood, it is important to discuss the presumable reasons for the surprisingiy positive test results. It is presumed tbat the key mechanisms contributing to the outstanding fire resistance capability presented are: superior crack control of the TRC and load redistribution between textile and Steel reinforcement as well as the primary load transfer directly into the slabs.
The application of intumescent coatings for fire protection of steel constructions is increasing.
Thanks to the relative thin thickness of the coatings, the typical visual appearance of the
structures can be preserved. In Germany, the applicability of the systems is regulated by the
national as well as European technical approvals. According to the approvals, the application
on steel members in tension is only allowed with limitations. Especially, the application on
solid steel rods in tension is currently not covered. The paper will explain the actual state of
the art of the application of reactive fire protection systems applied to steel structures.
Physical and technical background information will be provided. After that, the latest
scientific results of an on-going research project funded by the German National Institute of
Building Technology (DIBt) and conducted by the Federal Institute for Materials Research
and Testing (BAM) will be described.
The application of intumescent coatings for fire protection of steel constructions is
increasing. Thanks to the relative thin thickness of the coatings, the typical visual
appearance of the structures can remain essentially unchanged. In Germany, the
applicability of the systems is regulated by the national as well as European technical
assessments. According to the approvals, the application on steel members in tension is
only allowed with limitations. Especially, the application on solid steel rods in tension is
currently excluded from the approval. The paper explains the actual state of the art of the
application of reactive fire protection systems applied to steel structures. Physical and
technical background information are provided. Furthermore, the latest scientific results
of an on-going research project funded by the German National Institute of Building
Technology (DIBt) and conducted by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and
Testing (BAM) will be described.
Im Bauwesen werden für Zugglieder häufig Kreisvollprofile mit relativ kleinen Durchmessern eingesetzt. Diese Bauteile bestehen in der Regel aus gezogenem, kaltverformtem Blankstahl. Aufgrund des Herstellungsverfahrens kommt es zu einer Veränderung der Materialeigenschaften des Stahls. Für Blankstahl sind in der Norm [1] keine temperaturabhängigen Materialkennwerte angegeben. An der BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung wurden im Rahmen eines Forschungsvorhabens [2] die mechanischen Hochtemperatureigenschaften von Stahlzuggliedern aus kaltverformtem Blankstahl der Festigkeitsklasse S355 untersucht. Als Ausgangsmaterial wurde ein Kreisvollprofil mit einem Durchmesser von 20 mm verwendet. Für den Blankstahl wurden die chemische Zusammensetzung, der Elastizitätsmodul, die Spannungs-Dehnungs-Kennlinien sowie der Wärmeausdehnungskoeffizient bestimmt. Ziel der Untersuchungen war es herauszufinden, welche materialspezifischen Besonderheiten kaltverformter Blankstahl unter Brandeinwirkung gegenüber anderen Stählen besitzt und inwieweit sich die in der Norm [1] für warmgewalzten Baustahl angegebenen Werte auf Blankstahl übertragen lassen. Die Ergebnisse der Materialuntersuchungen werden zudem für die numerische Nachrechnung von Brandversuchen an Stahlzuggliedern mit reaktiver Brandschutzbeschichtung verwendet.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mechanical properties of cold drawn steel S355 at elevated temperatures used for tension rods. In construction, circular solid steel rods with relatively small diameter are often used for tensile elements. These elements are usually made of cold drawn steel. As a result of the manufacturing process, the material properties of the steel are changed. In the standard [1], no information regarding the temperature-dependant material properties of cold drawn steel are given. At BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, a research project [2] was conducted to investigate the mechanical properties at elevated temperatures of tension elements made of cold drawn steel type S355. In the experiments, the tensile specimens were produced from a circular solid profile with a diameter of 20 mm. Within the research project, the chemical composition, the modulus of elasticity, the stress-strain-relationships and the thermal expansion coefficient were determined. The aim of this investigation was to identify the specific material characteristics of cold drawn steel under fire exposure. Furthermore, a comparison between cold drawn steel and the commonly used in construction hot-rolled steel was done, in order to clarify whether the material properties of hot rolled steel that are given in the standard [1] can be also used for cold drawn steel. The results of the material tests are used as input values for a numerical simulation of fire tests on tension elements with reactive fire protection systems.
In civil engineering, steel tension members are normally used for bracings, suspensions and underbracing systems. Typically, slim circular solid sections (CSS) are used for such tension members. However, sufficient knowledge about the performance of reactive fire protection systems (RFPS) applied to solid steel tension members has so far been missing. The application of RFPS on such members was not covered by national German approvals (abZ) as well as European technical assessments (ETA) and therefore only possible by approvals in individual case by the building authority. This paper describes the world’s first scientifically investigated fire tests of RFPS applied to steel tension members with CSS. The influence of various parameters such as profile geometry, dry film thickness of the RFPS, level of the load utilization as well as member orientation was tested. In addition, the foaming and cracking behaviour and thermal protection of the RFPS used are investigated and failure mechanisms are identified. To measure the steel temperature of the tension member without weakening the cross-section a special method for the application of thermocouples was developed. The fire tests show that an application of RFPS on steel tension members with solid section is generally possible. However, due to the slim cross-sections and the missing possibility of load distribution within the tension member, high requirements are placed particularly on the effectiveness and reliability of the RFPS. In particular, the testing of mechanically loaded tension members is essential, since the necessary three-dimensional foaming results in the highest stress level for the RFPS. The findings obtained from the performed fire tests are of general nature. Recommendations for the testing and assessment of RFPS applied to steel tension members with solid section are briefly described in this paper and explained in detail in [1] and [2]. Based on this research, the German building authority (DIBt) has defined national approval guidelines for the testing and the assessment of RFPS applied to tension members with solid section. Since November 2015, a general building approval for a RFPS is available in Germany.
Steel tension rod systems consist of tension rods, fork connectors and associated intersection or connecting plates. They are used for truss systems, bracings or suspensions owing to slender design and increased economic efficiency. In case of fire, beside the tension rods themselves, the connection parts require appropriate fire protection. The use of intumescent fire protection coatings prevents a rapid heating of the steel and helps to ensure the load-carrying capacity of the structures. Because the connection components of the tension rod systems feature surface curvature as well as a complex geometry, high demand is placed on the intumescence and thermal protection effectiveness of the reactive fire protection coatings. Experimental studies were carried out to investigate the performance of intumescent coatings applied to the components of tension rod systems. The examined aspects include the foaming and cracking behaviour of the intumescent coatings, the influence of different dry film thicknesses (DFT), the heating rate of the steel connecting parts in comparison to the tension rods, as well as the mounting orientation of the tension rods together with their associated fork connectors. The results show that a decrease in the surface curvature and/or an increase in the mass concentration of the steel components lead to a lower heating rate of the steel. Moreover, the performance of the intumescent coating on tension rod systems is influenced by the mounting orientation of the steel components.
In this paper, a nonlinear three-dimensional finite element (FE) model was developed and validated to study the effect of seismic damage location on the response of concrete filled tube (CFT) columns at fire after earthquakes. Three analyses were conducted consecutively in the modelling, namely, cyclic, thermal and structural. Results of the cyclic loading analysis comprising residual deformations were applied as the Initial condition to the thermal-stress model, replicating the seismic performance of column.
Following, a nonlinear sequentially coupled-thermal stress Analysis was carried out to investigate the fire response of CFT columns after the seismic event. Three damage scenarios were contemplated, considering any possible potential damages that could be generated by the earthquake loading on CFT columns. The accuracy of the proposed FE model was examined by comparing the numerical results with that of available tests on fire and cyclic loading. By means of the validated model, the performance of damaged CFT columns was then investigated under fire after earthquakes. The level of damage was assumed as a high damage level, presuming that the column reached 50% of ist lateral resistance while still maintaining its overall stability after the earthquake. The results were presented broadly, including the axial deformation history as well as the fire resistance time for CFT columns. To have a comprehensive insight on the influence of damage location in columns, the fire response of damaged specimens was compared with that of an intact one.
In this study, a nonlinear three-dimensional finite element (FE) model was developed and validated to investigate the response of concrete filled tube (CFT) columns subjected to post-earthquake fires. Three steps were considered successively in the modelling, namely, cyclic, thermal and structural analyses. Outputs from the cyclic loading including residual deformationswere imposed as an initial condition to the thermal-stress model, imitating the seismic response of the column. Subsequently, a nonlinear sequentially thermal-stress analysis was conducted to simulate the fire response of column after the earthquake. The proposed FE model was validated by comparing the simulation resultswith the observations of full-scale fire and cyclic tests available in the literature.
The validated numericalmodelwas then used to study the behavior of CFT columns under the combined action of earthquake and fire as a multi-hazard event. Three probable seismic damage scenarios were considered in the column, namely, middle length, bottom and top end region damages. The level of damage was assumed as a high damage level, presuming that the column reached 50% of its lateral resistance while still maintaining ist overall stability after the earthquake. The results showed that the top and bottom end region damages have not significantly influence the fire response of the damaged column. Besides, the column with the middle span damage performed a lesser fire resistance time owing to the coincidence of damage location to that of onset of global buckling.
Spalling of concrete due to fire exposure can lead to severe damage of building components. It is a much discussed subject in structural engineering and not yet completely understood. Generally, it is assumed that thermohydraulic and thermomechanical processes induce tensile stresses in the concrete. Furthermore, the tensile strength of concrete is reduced due to increasing temperatures. The combination of an increasing tensile stress and a decreasing tensile strength result in the occurrence of explosive spalling. The spalling behaviour of concrete is influenced by many parameters, for instance the water cement ratio, porosity, permeability of concrete as well, the presence of steel reinforcement and polypropylene fibres, also the size and geometry of the fire exposed area. Within the current research project at Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und prüfung (BAM), the susceptibility to spalling of six different concrete mixtures is analysed to quantify the size effect using small scale, intermediate scale and full scale tests. A special fire test setup was built to test specimens simultaneously to enable a better comparability. All specimens are tested without additional mechanical load and unrestraint to prevent external induced cracking at the fire exposed site. Thermocouples are used to measure in situ the temperature distribution as an indication on the thermal degradation of the concrete during the fire tests. Afterwards the maximum spalling depth and the damaged area of the specimen are illustrated by a photogrammetric measurement system. The contribution to the spalling workshop presents the results of four concrete mixtures tested in intermediate-scale and full-scale fire tests. The comparisons are based on the concrete temperature as well as the obtained photogrammetric data. The results show that the spalling depth and the spalling area are significantly affected by the size of the fire exposed area.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the performance of intumescent coating on tension rod systems and their components. Steel tension rod systems consist of tension rods, fork end connectors and associated intersection or gusset plates. In case of fire, beside the tension rods themselves, the connection parts require appropriate fire protection. Intumescent fire protection coatings prevent a rapid heating of the steel and help secure the structural load-carrying capacity. Because the connection components of tension rod systems feature surface curvature and a complex geometry, high demand is placed on the intumescence and thermal protection performance of the coatings.
Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, experimental studies were carried out for steel tension rod systems with intumescent coating. The examined aspects include the foaming and cracking behaviour, the influence of different dry film thicknesses, the heating rate of the steel connecting parts in comparison to the tension rods, and the mounting orientation of the tension rods together with their fork end connectors.
Findings – The results show that a decrease in surface curvature and/or an increase inmass concentration of the steel components leads to a lower heating rate of the steel. Moreover, the performance of the intumescent coating on tension rod systems is influenced by themounting orientation of the steel components.
Originality/value – The findings based on fire tests contribute to a better understanding of the intumescent coating performance on connection components of tension rod systems. This subject has not been extensively studied yet.