This course provides a detailed exploration of fire analysis in steel structures, particularly following the Eurocodes. You'll learn how to assess the fire resistance of various structural elements, ensuring they maintain their integrity under fire conditions—crucial for both safety and cost-efficiency. The material includes worked examples that reinforce the theoretical concepts, helping you grasp the calculations needed for determining critical temperatures and effective fire protection strategies.
What you'll learn
Understanding thermal action on building structures
Calculating the temperature of both protected and unprotected steel sections
Formulating load combinations for fire limit states
Assessing the fire resistance of structural members
Course objectives
To provide an overview of structural fire analysis according to Eurocodes
To guide on effective strategies for fire protection in steel structures