Abstract
Structural fire endurance experiments were conducted on full-scale cellular glass fiber reinforced (GFRP) columns under axial compression and subjected to ISO 834 fire exposure from one side. Unprotected columns could resist fire for more than 30 min, which is sufficient for occupants to be evacuated from smaller buildings. The closed cellular cross section prevented the rapid heating of the webs, which could therefore continue stabilizing the face sheet on the cold side against buckling. Water cooling was proved to offer an effective active fire protection system. The structural function of the column could be maintained for two hours. Previously developed models were capable of predicting the time-dependent temperature responses, modulus degradation and time-to-failure.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2010), Sep 27-29, 2010, Beijing, China |
| Editors | Lieping Ye, Peng Feng, Qingrui Yue |
| Place of Publication | Heidelberg Germany |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 405-409 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642174872 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783642174865 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE) 2010 - Beijing, China Duration: 27 Sept 2010 → 29 Sept 2010 Conference number: 5th |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE) 2010 |
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| Abbreviated title | CICE 2010 |
| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Beijing |
| Period | 27/09/10 → 29/09/10 |