Performance of concrete members subjected to large hydrocarbon pool fires

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 UTC 1989 · PCI Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij.01011989.120.136 · OSTI ID:5237698

Zwiers, Renata I. ^[1]; Morgan, Bruce J. ^[1]

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1. Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc., Skokie, IL (United States)

The authors discuss an investigation to determine analytically if the performance of concrete beams and columns in a hydrocarbon pool test fire would differ significantly from their performance in a standard test fire. The investigation consisted of a finite element analysis to obtain temperature distributions in typical cross sections, a comparison of the resulting temperature distribution in the cross section, and a strength analysis of a beam based on temperature distribution data. Results of the investigation are reported.

• Research Organization: Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc., Skokie, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 5237698
• Journal Information: PCI Journal, Journal Name: PCI Journal Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 34; ISSN 0887-9672
• Publisher: Precast/Prestressed Concrete InstituteCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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