Structural fire engineering design: fire and thermal response
Digest 488
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Digest
Abstract
Contains guidance for the construction industry on structural fire engineering design, and contains information complementary to the existing and emerging fire engineering codes and standards. Owing to its high thermal conductivity exposed steel will increase in temperature very quickly during a fire, losing strength and stiffness. The designer must ensure that any building will maintain its stability for a reasonable period should any accidental fire occur. Gives a general overview of methods for predicting the thermal response of structures to fire. These methods provide the essential link between the description of the heating conditions due to the fire itself and the structural performance of building components.
Author
Welch, S.
ISBN
9781860817038
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Fire
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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