Fire Behaviour and the Residual Mechanical Properties of Structural Concrete helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures. Studying the behavior of concrete under fire is crucial for understanding the performance and safety of concrete structures in fire conditions. Concrete is widely used in the construction industry due to its strength, durability, and fire resistance properties. However, even though concrete is inherently fire-resistant, it can still be affected by high temperatures.
When concrete is exposed to fire, several physical and chemical processes take place that can lead to its deterioration and eventual failure. This book helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the authors - p. ix 7. Foreword - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Acknowledgment - p. xv 10. Chapter 1. Fire behavior and guidelines - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. Fire resistance of structural concrete - p. 21 12. Chapter 3. Residual mechanical properties of conventional concrete - p. 43 13. Chapter 4. Residual mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete - p. 59 14. Chapter 5. Residual mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete - p. 79 15. Chapter 6. Residual mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete - p. 97 16. Chapter 7. Microstructure analysis and characterization of fire-exposed concrete - p. 115 17. Chapter 8. Passive fire protection techniques - p. 127 18. Chapter 9. Automated damage detection in concrete structures - p. 155 19. Chapter 10. Discussion and recommendations - p. 175 20. Index - p. 183
Fire Behaviour and the Residual Mechanical Properties of Structural Concrete helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures. Studying the behavior of concrete under fire is crucial for understanding the performance and safety of concrete structures in fire conditions. Concrete is widely used in the construction industry due to its strength, durability, and fire resistance properties. However, even though concrete is inherently fire-resistant, it can still be affected by high temperatures.
When concrete is exposed to fire, several physical and chemical processes take place that can lead to its deterioration and eventual failure. This book helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the authors - p. ix 7. Foreword - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Acknowledgment - p. xv 10. Chapter 1. Fire behavior and guidelines - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. Fire resistance of structural concrete - p. 21 12. Chapter 3. Residual mechanical properties of conventional concrete - p. 43 13. Chapter 4. Residual mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete - p. 59 14. Chapter 5. Residual mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete - p. 79 15. Chapter 6. Residual mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete - p. 97 16. Chapter 7. Microstructure analysis and characterization of fire-exposed concrete - p. 115 17. Chapter 8. Passive fire protection techniques - p. 127 18. Chapter 9. Automated damage detection in concrete structures - p. 155 19. Chapter 10. Discussion and recommendations - p. 175 20. Index - p. 183
