Fire-resistance evaluation of double CFT columns under central axial load

Yong An Won, Sun Hee Kim, Sang Keun Jung, Kyung Soo Chung, Sung Mo Choi

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Abstract

Studies and tests (D.K. Kim et al. 2005; K.S. Chung et al. 2008; S.H. Park et al. 2008) have proved that unprotected CTF columns can resist a fire for up to two hours under strong axial load and heat. However, the fire-proof construction and management code recently established by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs prescribes that the columns of high-rise buildings over twelve stories resist fire for three hours at least. Accordingly, double CFT columns using SPSR400 steel with concrete compressive strength of 36.1MPa are suggested in this study as a way to meet the fire-resistance requirement. In order to compare their fire-resistance with that of unprotected CFT columns, full-scale structural test and numerical analysis were conducted with the variables of central hollow ratio, concrete strength and steel tube strength. It is evaluated whether double CFT columns can resist fire for more than three hours and thus be appropriate to over 12 story high-rise buildings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructures in Fire - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference, SiF'10
Pages449-457
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2010
Event6th International Conference on Structures in Fire, SiF'10 - East Lansing, MI, United States
Duration: 2 Jun 20104 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameStructures in Fire - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference, SiF'10

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Structures in Fire, SiF'10
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEast Lansing, MI
Period2/06/104/06/10

Keywords

  • Central axial load
  • Double CFT column
  • Fire-resistance
  • Numerical analysis

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