Analysis of the behavior of a steel beam when exposed to fire
Abstract
Analysis of the behavior of a steel beam when exposed to fire
Incoming article date: 16.12.2021The use of metal structures as load-bearing elements of building frames is incredibly extensive. They are used in all areas, from the construction of bridges to the construction of airports and other equally important facilities. Based on this, it is necessary to design such structures extremely accurately, take into account all possible effects on the elements of the building and lay the necessary safety margins. In turn, fire, as one of the extraordinary loads, must be investigated in all its aspects. From the study of the development of a fire, to the structural analysis of elements exposed to fire. This article is devoted to determining the fire resistance of steel beams by two approaches - analytical and numerical, as well as comparing the results. After testing the beam with two methods, it was concluded that the maximum value of the deflection rate in the analysis is 32.6 mm/min, which exceeds the limit value. Since only one limit condition is exceeded, the beam is considered to meet the R30 fire resistance requirement. To increase the fire resistance of the structure, it is necessary to apply various methods of protecting the beam section.
Keywords: metal structures, load-bearing element, extreme load, structural analysis, fire impact, fire resistance