Fire resistance of fixed-ended stainless steel tubular columns

E. C.Y. To, B. Young

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Abstract

This paper presents an accurate finite element model (FEM) for the structural performance of fixed-ended stainless steel tubular columns at elevated temperatures. The finite element analysis was conducted on stainless steel columns having rectangular and square hollow sections. The column strengths, failure modes and load-axial shortening curves of the columns were obtained from the finite element analysis. The non-linear FEM was verified against experimental results. An extensive parametric study was carried out using the verified FEM to study the effects of cross-section geometries, plate thickness, effective column length and temperature on the strengths and failure modes of the columns. The parametric study provides a pool of data for the development of design rules for fixed-ended stainless steel tubular columns at elevated temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007
PublisherCivil-Comp Press
ISBN (Print)9781905088157
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007 - St. Julians, Malta
Duration: 18 Sept 200721 Sept 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007
Country/TerritoryMalta
CitySt. Julians
Period18/09/0721/09/07

Keywords

  • Buckling
  • Columns
  • Finite element
  • Fire resistance
  • Modelling
  • Rectangular and square hollow sections
  • Stainless steel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Environmental Engineering

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