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Numerical analysis on the behaviour of reinforced concrete frame structures in fire

  • Dzolev, Igor M. (Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad) ;
  • Cvetkovska, Meri J. (Faculty of Civil Engineering, University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius") ;
  • Ladinovic, Dorde Z. (Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad) ;
  • Radonjanin, Vlastimir S. (Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad)
  • Received : 2017.05.28
  • Accepted : 2018.02.09
  • Published : 2018.06.25
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Abstract

Numerical approach using finite element method has been used to evaluate the behaviour of reinforced concrete frame structure subjected to fire. The structure is previously designed in accordance with Eurocode standards for the design of structures for earthquake resistance, for the ductility class M. Thermal and structural response are obtained using a commercially available software ANSYS. Temperature-dependent nonlinear thermal and mechanical properties are adopted according to Eurocode standards, with the application of constitutive model for the triaxial behaviour of concrete with a smeared crack approach. Discrete modelling of concrete and reinforcement has enabled monitoring of the behaviour at a global, as well as at a local level, providing information on the level of damage occurring during fire. Critical regions in frame structures are identified and assessed, based on temperatures, displacements, variations of internal forces magnitudes and achieved plastic deformations of main reinforcement bars. Parametric analyses are conducted for different fire scenarios and different types of concrete aggregate to determine their effect on global deformations of frame structures. According to analyses results, the three-dimensional finite element model can be used to evaluate the insulation and mechanical resistance criteria of reinforced concrete frame structures subjected to nominal fire curves.

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Supported by : Ministry of Science of Serbia

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