Effect of temperature rise caused by fire on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete
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- 28 May 2024
- journal article
- Published by PiscoMed Publishing Pte. Ltd. in Insight - Civil Engineering
- Vol. 7 (1) , 319
Abstract
In the past few years, several concrete constructions have suffered major fires, causing very significant damage to the structure. The fire resistance of concrete depends on some of its characteristics such as the nature of the components used for its formulation, permeability, water content and mechanical resistance. In the places most exposed to fire, all the coating can be expelled, which seriously threatens the bearing capacity of the construction. In addition, the financial loss due to repair over a long period can reach several million Euros. This paper presents the physical and chemical transformations caused by the increase in the temperature of concrete in the event of a fire. These transformations mainly have an effect on the microstructure, the mechanical properties and the thermal deformation of concrete. The two phenomena of flaking and spalling of concrete were also studied in order to know their origins and found the methods of preventive. Indeed, flaking can manifest itself explosively, and have significant consequences on the resistance of concrete. It thus reduces the cross-section of the structure and also decreases its bearing capacity, which leads to an increase in the risk of structural failure. The factors influencing the flaking phenomenon were also presented.Keywords
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