REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES IN FIRE CONDITIONS

Discover a comprehensive study on the behavior of reinforced concrete structures under extreme fire conditions. This publication is an essential source of knowledge for designers, civil engineers, and all professionals involved in fire safety of buildings. Ensure the safety and durability of structures with the in-depth analysis and practical guidance contained in this book.

• Analysis of the behavior of reinforced concrete structures in fire conditions
• Criteria for assessing the fire resistance of structures
• Information on the course of a fire and its impact on structures
• Methods of increasing the fire resistance of reinforced concrete structures
• Assessment of reinforced concrete structures after a fire
• Knowledge necessary for the effective design of structures with regard to fire conditions
• Practical guidance for designers and civil engineers

The book "Reinforced Concrete Structures in Fire Conditions" by Dr. habil. Ing. Robert Kowalski is a comprehensive study that analyzes the behavior of reinforced concrete structures in fire conditions and the criteria for assessing fire resistance. This publication is essential for creating safe evacuation conditions for users within the time required by standards and regulations. The author presents information on the course of a fire and its impact on structures, as well as methods of increasing the fire resistance of reinforced concrete structures and their assessment after a fire.

The author's goal was to present a coherent body of knowledge sufficient for the effective design of reinforced concrete structures with regard to fire conditions, using methods based on considering fire as an exceptional design situation. However, designing structures "for fire" is subject to much greater uncertainty than designing for normal conditions. Therefore, in order to make "fire" design fully conscious, it is necessary to have the broadest possible knowledge about the possible course of this phenomenon and its impact on structural elements, the influence of high temperature on the deterioration of the mechanical properties of concrete and steel, and the phenomena occurring in the concrete of structures exposed to fire conditions.

This publication is primarily aimed at designers of building structures. In addition, it will be of interest to representatives of the scientific community in the field of construction as well as practitioners: construction managers, representatives of construction supervision, people involved in the operation of buildings. It is also a good supplementary material for students and graduates of fire fighting. The Scientific Publishing House PWN has ensured high editorial quality, and the paperback cover and 234x151 mm format make the book easy to use.