Structural Fire Performance of Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete Construction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction to Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete and Fire

   • John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

   Pages 1-5

3. Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete Construction

   • John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

   Pages 7-15

4. Structural Fire Test Research Programmes for Post-tensioned Concrete

   • John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

   Pages 17-37

5. Localized Heating of Post-tensioned Concrete Slabs Research Program

   • John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

   Pages 39-78

6. Recommendations for Advancing the Fire Safe Design of Post-tensioned Concrete

   • John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby

   Pages 79-83

7. Back Matter

   Pages 85-91

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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.

• Concrete spalling in fire
• Post-tensioned concrete structures
• Real fire case studies
• Restraint in fire tests
• Standard fire test

• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

  John Gales

• Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

  Kathleen Hartin

• University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  Luke Bisby

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