Structural Performance of Slim Beam Floor System in Fire

Seng-Kwan Choi, Faris Ali, Ali Nadjai, Sanghoon Han, Joungyoon Choi

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Abstract

This paper presents a numerical study that can predict the in-fire performance of slim floor system, composed of asymmetric steel beam, deep steel decking and in-situ concrete slab. The reliability of the proposed numerical model was verified by comparison with experimental results obtained for 4.2m beam tests. A pilot study was also conducted to examine the effect of the cross sectional modification of the steel section on performance enhancement of the model in fire.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)57-66
JournalJournal of Stuctural Fire Engineering
Volume2
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Mar 2011

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Keywords

  • asymmetric beam
  • slim floor
  • fire safety
  • structural stability
  • structural modification
  • performance based design method

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