... ratio. A sequentially coupled thermal stress analysis was carried out. The numerical model was validated with results from a large series of fire resistance tests carried out at Coimbra University, in Portugal. From these, simple equations to evaluate CFT column critical times were derived. Findings...

... 2017 19 05 2017 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Resistance Steel Demand Elevated temperatures Mechanical Top and seat angle American University of Beirut Research Board 21113-102726 Lebanese National Council...

..., Composite, Fire, Resistance, Modelling 1. INTRODUCTION Structural engineers and architects have a responsibility for incorporating fire safety into their building designs in order to minimize loss of life and property. For last two decades, extensive research has been carried out on the behaviour of steel...