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Record Nr.

UNINA9910255017903321

Autore

Gales John

Titolo

Structural Fire Performance of Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete Construction / / by John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

1-4939-3280-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (99 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Fire, , 2193-6595

Disciplina

620

Soggetti

Buildings—Design and construction

Building

Construction

Engineering, Architectural

Buildings

Thermodynamics

Heat engineering

Heat - Transmission

Mass transfer

Building Construction and Design

Building Types and Functions

Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Contemporary Post-Tensioned Concrete and Fire -- Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete Construction -- Structural Fire Test Research Programmes for Post-tensioned Concrete -- Localized Heating of Post-tensioned Concrete Slabs Research Program -- Recommendations for Advancing the Fire Safe Design of Post-Tensioned Concrete.

Sommario/riassunto

This SpringerBrief equips readers to develop defensible fire safety designs for a range of concrete structures. It identifies current gaps in the research and provides a more complete understanding of the structural and thermal response of contemporary Post-tensioned (PT) concrete structures to fire. The brief includes chapters on



contemporary construction using PT concrete, previous structural fire test research programs, recent research programs, real fire case studies, and current research needs. It explores the progression of PT concrete structures, looking at the sustainability and aesthetic benefits, the ongoing development of stronger concretes, and best practice guidance for improving safety in the event of fire. Designed for practitioners and researchers in fire engineering, this brief is a valuable tool for those studying the impact of fire on concrete, fire safety designs, and building safety optimization. Advanced-level students in civil engineering will also find the content useful.