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Report BR 490 Concrete structures in fire. Performance, design and analysis
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Intended to provide engineers with an overview of the structural fire engineering design process and the techniques available to ensure the safe and economical fire design of concrete structures. Identifies options available to the designer and presents guidance on the level of complexity required for specific design approaches. Covers material behaviour, numerical modelling, spalling and detailing, and includes design examples. Advanced analytical methods and observations from fire tests are used to validate simplified design approaches. Compares national with European standards.
Author
Lennon, T. et al
ISBN
9781860819131
Publisher Information
BRE
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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