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Developments and research on fire-induced progressive collapse behaviour of reinforced concrete elements and frame — a review

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Many studies have been carried out for understanding the mechanism of failure of RC structural systems under varying temperature circumstances. Similarly, several methods have been developed for improving the fire resistance of concrete buildings, with respect to material selection and detailing aspects. However, only some of the researchers have concentrated on composite behavior of interaction between the structural elements and functional elements, like interaction between masonry infill walls and RC frame elements in the emergence of fire. Several numerical models have been developed for analysis of infilled frames. For simulating the action of fire on full-scale reinforced concrete buildings, three factors, namely, presence of loading, place of fire, its intensity, and duration, must be considered since the material behavior depends on the stress level, intensity and duration of fire and the sensitiveness of structural element to the location and application of fire. To consider the combined effect of load and high temperature, finite element analysis is used. For simulating the intensity and time factor for temperature rise, transient state studies must be done.

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Narayanaswamy, P., Srinivasan, S.K. & Murugan, P. Developments and research on fire-induced progressive collapse behaviour of reinforced concrete elements and frame — a review. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 72101–72113 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22336-x

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