Non-linear buckling analysis of composite columns made from high and normal strength concrete under fire

Composite structures made from the combination of steel profile and concrete have significant loadbearing capacity which depends on the behaviour of the two material components and their interaction, particularly in fire conditions. It is not possible to assess the fire resistance of composite members only by considering the temperature of the steel, because the presence of the concrete may contribute greatly to increase the resistance, strength and thermal inertia of the member, which improves consequently the fire behaviour of the element. The aim of this work is to develop an efficient non-linear 3D finite element model to investigate the behaviour of pin-ended axially loaded composite column made from high strength concrete (HSC) and normal strength concrete (NSC) at different fire rating classes. Two types of column section were selected, notably HEB 160 profile totally encased with concrete and HEB220 partially encased with concrete. The fire behaviour of the columns was tested according to ISO834 standard fire. The results show that the use of HSC in composite columns reduces the level of fire protection with the regard to NSC. NSC in composite structures accommodates higher deflections than HSC, which is safer in case of fire accident. The mechanical resistance in composite columns at room temperature is reduced more than twice after 30 min of fire exposure.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Stability of partially encased columns under fire

The stability of partially encased columns under fire is evaluated, based on two different methods. The simple calculation method is presented and depends on new simple formulae, based on two major hypotheses, safer than the current method proposed in EN1994-1-2. This document establishes a designing method that considers the contours of temperature within the cross section after 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes under fire exposure. The cross section is divided into four components in which the mechanical property of the material changes with the average temperature and part of the material is also neglected. An advanced calculation method, fully three-dimensional, is used to compare the results of the axial critical load. The results agree very well for fire ratings of 30 and 60 minutes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Axial buckling resistance of partially encased columns

Partially Encased Columns (PEC) present good axial buckling resistance under fire, mainly due to the presence of concrete between flanges. The presence of concrete increases the mass and thermal inertia of the member and changes the variation of the temperature field within the cross section, in both the steel and concrete. The elastic buckling load of PEC under fire conditions may be calculated by the balanced summation method and by the finite element method. This work compares the results from both solution methods and provides the validation of the three dimensional model for different fire ratings of 30 and 60 minutes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Load carrying capacity of partially encased columns for different fire ratings

Partially encased columns have significant fire resistant. However, it is not possible to assess the fire resistance of such members simply by considering the temperature of the steel. The presença of concrete increases the mass and thermal inertia of the member and the variation of temperatures within the cross section, in both the steel and concrete components. The annex G of EN 1994-1-2 [1] allows to calculate the load carrying capacity of partially encased columns, for a specific fire rating time, considering the balanced summation method. New formulas will be used to calculate the plastic resistance to axial compression and the effective flexural stiffness. These two parameters are used to calculate the buckling resistance, assuming the most appropriate buckling curve of EN1993-1-1 [2]. The fínite element method is used to determine which curve best fits the buckling resistance for different fire ratings of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Phototriggered release of tetrapeptide AAPV from coumarinyl and pyrenyl cages

Ala-Ala-Pro-Val (AAPV) is a bioactive tetrapeptide that inhibits human neutrophil elastase (HNE), an enzyme involved in skin chronic inflammatory diseases like psoriasis. Caged derivatives of this peptide were prepared by proper N- and C-terminal derivatisation through a carbamate or ester linkage, respectively, with two photoactive moieties, namely 7-methoxycoumarin-2-ylmethyl and pyren-2-ylmethyl groups. These groups were chosen to assess the influence of the photosensitive group and the type of linkage in the controlled photorelease of the active molecule. The caged peptides were irradiated at selected wavelengths of irradiation (254, 300, and 350 nm), and the photolytic process was monitored by HPLC-UV. The results established the applicability of the tested photoactive groups for the release of AAPV, especially for the derivative bearing the carbamate-linked pyrenylmethyl group, which displayed the shortest irradiation times for the release at the various wavelengths of irradiation (ca. 4 min at 254 nm, 8 min at 300 nm and 46 min at 350 nm).Thanks are due to the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT, Portugal) for financial support to the portuguese NMR network (PTNMR, Bruker Avance III 400- Univ. Minho), FCT and FEDER (European Fund for Regional Development)- COMPETE-QREN-EU for financial support through the Chemistry Research Centre of the University of Minho (Ref. UID/QUI/00686/2013 and UID/QUI/0686/2016). A PhD grant to A.M.S. (SFRH/BD/80813/2011) is also acknowledged.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Behaviour of industrial buildings with steel portal frames under fire conditions

Pitched roof Steel frame structures are widely used in industrial buildings for practical reasons of exploitation, durability and cost efficiency. However, steel being a ductile material, it remains vulnerable to excessive temperatures. The recent accidents, which occurred in the industrial buildings of Sonatrach (petroleum industry in Algeria), in an urban area in Algiers or in an industrial zone in Skikda, remind us of the real danger and the potential risk of fire.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Fire performances of partially encased column subjected to eccentric loading

In this paper, the advanced and simplified calculation methods are used to evaluate the fire resistance of eccentrically loaded partially encased composite columns (PEC).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Fire performances of partially encased column subjected to eccentric loading

In this paper, the advanced and simplified calculation methods are used to evaluate the fire resistance of eccentrically loaded partially encased composite columns (PEC). The work consists in developing an efficient Non-linear 3-D finite element model (ANSYS) to investigate the behaviour of Pin-ended PEC eccentrically loaded at elevated temperature. The columns were tested under standard ISO834 fire. The buckling load is determined for several column heights 3; 4.5 and 6 m, by considering an eccentricity around the minor axis equal to 0,5.B ; 1,0.B and 1,5.B (B base). The numerical method presented here is compared with the simple calculation method Annex G of EN 1994-1-2. The results show that after 50 min of fire exposure, the axial load capacity of PEC is reduced to more than half, which is a fair conclusion to take into consideration in structural fire design. The comparison results show a good agreement between the two methods at high fire ratings (R90 and R120), however at low fire rating (R30), the simple calculation method presents conservative results. It is to be concluded that the eccentricity of loading reduces the loadbearing capacity of the composite column. The shortest column (3m) presents the higher reduction in load bearing.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio