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Code provisions for high strength concrete strength-temperature relationship at elevated temperatures

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This paper presents results of experiments, conducted at NIST and elsewhere, to measure compressive strength of concrete at elevated temperature. The paper compares the test data with existing design rules and recommendations to assess their applicability to HSC. Based on the compiled data, the paper proposes new strength-temperature relationship for HSC and discusses the need for standardizing the test procedure for testing concrete at high temperature and for a revision of the current design guides to include new data for properties of concrete at high temperature.

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Cet article présente les résultats expérimentaux, recueillis au NIST et ailleurs, pour mesurer la résistance à la compression du béton soumis à des températures élevées. Cet exposé compare les données disponibles avec les règles et recommandations existantes pour la conception d’un béton afin de déterminer leur applicabilité pour le béton à haute résistance (HSC). Basé sur les données compilées, cet article propose une nouvelle relation entre la résistance et la température pour le béton à haute résistance, On discute de la nécessité de standardiser la procédure de mesure de la résistance du béton à haute température. On discute aussi de la nécessité de revoir les guides actuels pour y inclure les données récemment disponibles concemant les propriétés du béton à haute tempèrature.

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  1. Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mailstop 8611, 20899-8611, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

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Editorial Note Dr. Long T. Phan is a RILEM Senior Member. He participates in the work of RILEM TC HTC ‘Mechanical concrete properties at high temperature-Modelling and applications’. Dr. Nicholas J. Carino is also a RILEM Senior Member. Both of them work at NIST, a RILEM Titular Member.

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Phan, L.T., Carino, N.J. Code provisions for high strength concrete strength-temperature relationship at elevated temperatures. Mat. Struct. 36, 91–98 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02479522

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