Temperature distribution in grouted sleeve connections subjected to fire and outdoor environment

S. Jiang, X. L. Zhao

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Abstract

Prestressed grouted sleeve connection is a competitive tubular steel jointing system due to its high performance in structural behaviuor and fabrication. It is found that the temperature distribution is one of the key factors affecting the load carrying capacity of this innovative connection. Temperature developments in fire and outdoor environment are predicted by FEM in this paper. The heat transfer by convection and radiation between atmosphere and the surface of the connections is considered in the analysis. The temperature distributions are presented for connections subjected to real car park fires and extreme outdoor environment. It is found that there are great temperature gradients existing within connection in fires, which will counteract the prestress developed in the connection. However, the temperature gradient can be ignored in the connections subjected to outdoor environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
Pages1157-1162
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Duration: 26 Sept 200728 Sept 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
Volume2

Conference

Conference4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne, VIC
Period26/09/0728/09/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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