Behaviour and Design of Steel and Composite Connections in Fire

The performance of connections in steel and composite structures is crucial for fire safety. This book synthesises research findings and explains the essential features in an accessible way, making it ideal for researchers, structural engineers, and fire protection engineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Under fire conditions, the strong interactions within structures lead to distinct load-carrying mechanisms and significant redistributions of internal forces within structural members, primarily concentrated at and transferred through connections. The effectiveness of these connections, encompassing their temperature distribution and load-carrying capabilities, plays a pivotal role in ensuring fire safety. A well-performing connection ensures structural robustness during a fire, safeguarding the overall integrity of the building.

Behaviour and Design of Steel and Composite Connections in Fire stands as the sole dedicated resource focused on the fire performance of connections in steel and composite structures. Extensive experimental and numerical investigations, ranging from individual elements to full-scale real-world structures, have underscored the critical vulnerability and pivotal role of connections in these structures. This book serves as a comprehensive synthesis of the research findings on this vital subject, presenting the essential aspects in a user-friendly and accessible manner within a single authoritative source.

The book finds particular appeal to researchers, structural engineers, and fire protection engineers engaged in the application of performance-based fire engineering principles. By delving into the intricacies of connection behaviour and design, it equips professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to evaluate and enhance the fire safety of steel and composite structures.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367681487