Structural Fire Engineering PDF

Abstract:

Discover how to apply complex regulations and engineer fire-resistant structures.

This hands-on guide clearly explains the complicated building codes and standards that relate to fire design. The book presents actionable strategies that engineers can apply to help prevent or mitigate the effects of fire in structures. Written by a pair of internationally recognized experts, Structural Fire Engineering covers all of the current fire design requirements of the IBC, IFC, NFPA Fire Code, and National Building Code of Canada. You will get step-by-step instruction on performing fire resistance evaluation using both testing and calculation methods.

Coverage includes:

• Fire hazards and fire safety in built infrastructure

• Fire growth and severity

• Properties of materials at elevated temperatures

• Fire resistance evaluation through testing and calculation

• Steel structures

• Concrete structures

• Composite steel structures

• Timber structures

• Strengthened reinforced-concrete structures

• Transportation structures

• Residual capacity of reinforced-concrete and steel structures

Author: Mustafa Mahamid, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., P.Eng., F.SEI, F.ASCE, F.ACI, Edwin H. Gaylord, Jr., Charles N. Gaylord