Currently, increasing reinforced concrete structures and concrete structures that require repair in the form of remediation. The master’s thesis deals with the development of repair mortars with resistance to high temperatures, which would allow the re-profiling of the fire damaged parts of the structures and restore its function. Development of repair mortars is based on a literature review of articles dealing with research materials resistant to high temperatures.

In this time are for design of wooden elements available simplified procedures for fire modeling which defines ČSN EN 1991-1-2. But it is not experimentally tested the impact of adhesive on the final value of fire resistance of laminated panels. This diploma thesis solves basic normative practices that could explain the durability of glue bond against increased temperatures. in the practical part will be undertaken to experimentally assess the impact of various kinds of adhesive-based (epoxy, formaldehyde, PUR and EPI) on the glued bond durability against increased temperature. Glued joints that will be subjected to gradual temperature exposure in order to assemble the dependence of the temperature influence on the final strength of the joint according to the type of adhesive.

The thesis is focused on the current issues of concrete resistance to high temperatures. The theoretical part has been processed the changes taking place in the individual components of concrete and changes affecting the physical - mechanical properties of concrete and color-changing effects manifesting high. In the experimental part of the load was, carried concrete test samples to a temperature of 400 ° C, 600 ° C and 800 ° C. After the thermal load, has been on test samples tested changes in physico - mechanical properties, especially concrete compressive strength, water absorption but also a visual assessment of the concrete surface

<p>Savremene metode procene ponašanja konstrukcija u uslovima požarnih dejstava zasnivaju se na razvoju složenih numeričkih modela. U okviru disertacije, računski modeli razvijeni su korišćenjem komercijalnog programskog paketa ANSYS Workbench 16.0. Validacija i verifikacija modela sprovedeni su na osnovu rezultata eksperimentalnih i numeričkih istraživanja dostupnih u literaturi. Parametarskom analizom, utvrđen je uticaj požarnog scenarija, tipa agregata za spravljanje betonske mešavine, početnog nivoa opterećenja i prethodnog uticaja seizmičkog dejstva, na odgovor armiranobetonskih okvirnih konstrukcija u toku požara.</p> / <p>Contemporary methods for assessing the structural behavior under conditions of fire actions are based on the development of advanced numerical models. In the framework of dissertation, computational models are developed using commercial software package ANSYS Workbench 16.0. Validation and verification of the models are carried out based on the results of experimental and numerical research available in the literature. Parametric analysis is used to determine the influence of fire scenario, type of aggregate used for preparation of concrete mix, initial load level and the previous effect of seismic action, on the response of reinforced concrete frame structures during fire.</p>

Die Verwendung von Endlosfilamenten aus Carbon als Bewehrungsmaterial für Beton, sogenannter Textilbeton, bietet die Möglichkeit der Sanierung und der Verstärkung bestehender Stahlbetonkonstruktionen. Dabei muss die Frage nach dem Feuerwiderstand von derart verstärkten Tragwerken beantwortet werden. Aufschluss darüber liefern Brandversuche. Mit Textilbeton verstärkte Stahlbetonplatten haben in Brandversuchen nach der Einheits- Temperaturzeitkurve bei 33 % der Traglast mehr als 60 Minuten standgehalten. Bei 50 % der Traglast kam es nach einer Branddauer von 55 Minuten, bei 65 % nach 30 Minuten, zu einem Zugversagen der textilen Verstärkungsschicht. Bei während des Brandes unbelasteten bzw. gering belasteten Platten lagen die im Anschluss ermittelten Resttragfähigkeiten bei 65 % der Bruchlast nach 30 Minuten Branddauer bzw. bei 50 % der Bruchlast nach 60 Minuten Branddauer. Während und nach der Beflammung waren zunehmende Durchbiegungen und Rissbreiten erkennbar. Es traten aber keine Abplatzungen auf, weshalb die Verstärkungsschicht aus Textilbeton als zusätzliche Betondeckung für die Stahlbewehrung angerechnet werden kann. Diese außerordentlich positiven Ergebnisse zeigen, dass für verstärkte Konstruktionen Feuerwiderstandsklassen von F60 bzw. R60 ohne zusätzliche Maßnahmen erreicht werden können. Dies ist von hoher Relevanz für die wirtschaftliche Anwendung dieser Verstärkungsmethode. Für ein umfassendes Verständnis der Interaktion zwischen den Bewehrungen Textil und Stahl sowie der Versagensmechanismen während des Brandes, sind weitere Erkenntnisse über die mechanischen Eigenschaften von Textilbeton im Hochtemperaturbereich nötig. Auch der Einfluss der Oxidation des Carbons konnte nicht abschließend beurteilt werden. / Using endless carbon filaments for concrete reinforcement, so called textile reinforced concrete, the possibility of reconstruction and strengthening of existing concrete structures arises. The question concerning fire resistance of structures strengthened like this has to be answered. Fire tests provide answers. Steel reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with textile reinforced concrete loaded with 33 % of ultimate load survived an ISO-fire for 60 minutes. Loaded with 50 % and 65 % of ultimate load the slabs failed after 55 minutes and 30 minutes of fire exposure due to tension failure of the textile reinforcement layer. Slabs not loaded or with a low load level during fire exposure showed remaining bearing resistances of 65 % of ultimate load after 30 minutes and 50 % of ultimate load after 60 minutes of fire exposure. During and after fire exposure rising deflections and growing crack widths were observed. However no spalling occurred. Therefore the textile reinforced concrete layer can be taken into account as concrete covering for the steel reinforcement. Those extraordinary positive results document, that reinforced concrete structures with additional fibre reinforced concrete can achieve fire resistance classes of R60 without additional provisions. To achieve comprehensive understanding of interaction between steel and fibre reinforcement and failure mechanisms in case of fire more knowledge concerning the mechanic properties of fibre reinforced concrete at high temperatures is essential. The influence of oxidation of the carbon fibres could not fully be answered.

El empleo de pilares tubulares de acero rellenos de honnigón (CFT) ha crecido en las últimas décadas, debido a su excelente comportamiento estructural, que aprovecha el efecto combinado del acero y honnigón trabajando juntos. Esta asociación ofrece una serie de ventajas que hacen de las columnas CFT una solución interesante: su alta capacidad portante o su eficiente tecnología constructiva pueden citarse entre sus beneficios ampliamente conocidos, que se completan con una elevada resistencia al fuego sin necesidad de protección externa. Tradicionalmente, se han venido utilizando secciones huecas circulares, cuadradas y rectangulares para formar estas columnas compuestas. Adicionalmente, la sección elíptica ha sido recientemente introducida dentro de la gama de secciones de acero huecas disponib les comercialmente. Su atractivo estético y su reducida intrusión visual, junto con sus ventajas estructurales asociadas a secciones con diferentes propiedades en sus ejes fuerte y débil, hacen a las secciones elípticas de gran interés para los diseñadores. En esta tesis se estudian pi lares CFT de sección tanto circular como elíptica. Pese a que el comportamiento de los pilares CFT a temperatura ambiente ha quedado bien establecido en los últimos años, en situación de incendio la degradación de las propiedades del material da lugar a un comportamiento extremadamente no lineal de estas columnas compuestas, lo que hace dificil predecir su fallo. El estado del arte en el campo del comportamiento frente al fuego de columnas CFT se revisa en esta tesis, mostrando que es necesario profundizar en su investigación para una comprensión completa del funcionamiento de tales columnas en situación de incendio. En el caso de las secciones elípticas, este trabajo constituye una investigación novedosa. El comportamiento frente al fuego de los pilares CFT se estudia en esta tesis por medio de un modelo realista tridimensional de elementos finitos. Los valores adoptados de los parámetros del / Espinós Capilla, A. (2012). Numerical analysis of the fire resistance of circular and elliptical slender concrete filled tubular columns [Tesis doctoral]. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/17579 / Palancia

Historically, energy use in the operational phase has accounted for most of a building’s climate impact. This has been changed in recent decades because there has been a focus on developing energy-efficient buildings. A larger part of a building’s climate impact is caused by material manufacturing and production. To reduce a building’s climate impact alternative insulation materials can be used, for example hemp fibre insulation which is an organic and non-toxic material. The aim of this study is to find out if hemp fibre insulation can be implemented as a standard insulation material. By examining what factors are vital when choosing an insulation material this work intends to find out if the insulation properties of hemp insulation can fulfill the requirements by the constructor. To fulfill the aim, a combination of interviews, surveys and theoretical studies was used. The most crucial aspects when choosing insulation material are fire resistance, thermal conductivity and health aspects for the construction workers. The benefits with hemp insulation are primarily the negative emissions of carbon dioxide seen from a life cycle perspective, the possibility to cultivate the product within Sweden, its reusability and recyclability and that the insulation material are free from hazardous substances. The disadvantages are higher thermal conductivity, higher market price, lower fire resistance and limited accessibility on the Swedish market. Due to the disadvantages, it is difficult to implement hemp insulation as a standard insulation material today. The conclusions are that the environmental impact is not decisive for an entrepreneur today when choosing insulation material. However, it will most likely become a more essential factor in the future. Improving the building sector’s knowledge regarding hemp insulation, will presumably increase the usage of it. Although, for hemp insulation to become a competitor in the future, it is substantial to increase its fire resistance and the accessibility on the Swedish market. The development of the material and the market may be a contributing factor to achieve the global and national environmental goals.

The current Swedish building code (Boverkets Byggregler, BBR) is very strict regarding fire-safety in high-rise timber structures because of the heightened risk of fast flame spread or structural failure in case of fire. Fire safety solutions, that are used in timber structures must therefore be optimal to contain flames from spreading in the event of fire. The current building code requires that load-bearing elements must withhold their load-bearing capacity for 60 minutes under fire. The purpose of this study was to research the effect that different fire-retardant surface treatments, have on fire protection of a load bearing, laminated timber element. Thereafter, a short analysis was made on the environmental impact of the fire-retardant surface-treatments in question and finally, a cost analysis and comparison were conducted with regard to different fire-safety solutions such as fire-resistant gypsum board and a combination of fire-resistant gypsum board and stone-wool. The methods used in this study are a combination of theoretical reviews and theoretical calculations. A theoretical review was conducted in order to collect the information needed to understand the behavior of timber under fire, the impact of fire-resistant surface treatments on fire protection, and the environmental impact of the actual surface treatments. Therefore, a series of theoretical calculations were made in accordance with European standards (Eurocodes) in order to present the impact in numbers. The calculations made were concerning a laminated timber beam with the dimensions of 145 x 450 x 6000 [mm] and took into account the remaining cross-section of the timber element under various timestamps during fire with regard to fire-stage, charring-rate, and fire coating. The results of this study indicate that the moment-capacity and shear-capacity of an untreated beam decrease constantly under fire and does not fulfill the requirements of the Swedish building code. Thereafter, in case that the same timber beam is fire-treated with a fire-retardant surface treatment. The moment-capacity is observed to increase in the first stage of fire, were the fire-protection of the surface-retardant treatment is still in action. Therefore, after fire-protection ceases, the moment-capacity of the timber beam is calculated to decrease in different rates with regard to fire-stage. The shear capacity of the treated beam is calculated to decrease under fire with a time-displacement of 30 &amp; 60 minutes in comparison to the untreated element. The conclusions are that the studied surface treated timber beam and the actual fire treatments fulfill the requirements of the Swedish building code. Have insignificant environmental impact and are in comparison to other solutions cheaper.

[EN] The combination of different materials to form a single structural member to take profit of their individual good characteristics is a successfully established practice in building industry. In concrete filled tubular columns (CFT) the combined action of steel and concrete results in many positive attributes at ambient temperature: high load-bearing capacity with smaller cross-section size, aesthetics, high stiffness and ductility and reduced construction cost. In the last decades, the use of CFT columns in building industry, especially in high-rise buildings, has increased not only because of their positive characteristics at room temperature, but also for their inherent high fire resistance. Besides, CFT sections are greatly versatile given that they admit different types of concrete infill such as plain concrete, bar-reinforced concrete or fiber reinforced concrete; and also a wide variety of shapes. Although the more commonly used shapes are circular, and rectangular, new configurations and shapes are continuously appearing together with innovative materials. The ambient temperature behavior of CFT columns has been deeply studied and, in turn, the investigations dealing with their fire behavior have increased. For its structural analysis, the column can be considered as an isolated member or as a column integrated in a structure interacting with other structural members. The review of the state of the art in the area of CFT columns in fire carried out in the framework of this thesis has pointed out that most works cover the fire response of isolated members and that the existing studies on columns within frames differ in their proposals and conclusions. In this thesis, the fire response of CFT columns is analyzed by means of a fiber beam element model. First, a realistic cross-sectional thermal model is implemented to be integrated in the thermo-mechanical model developed whose accuracy is validated against experimental results after its calibration. Parametric studies are carried out with the aim of investigating the main factors affecting the problem and developing a simple calculation method based on Eurocode 4 and using the concept of equivalent concrete core cross-section. Finally, given the reduced computational cost of the fiber model, the effects of axial and rotational restraint in the fire response of CFT columns are investigated by integrating the heated CFT column within a frame. A parametric analysis is performed in order to draw conclusions about this interaction and contrast the current code provisions. The scope of this thesis is limited to circular CFT columns subjected to concentric axial loads. / [ES] Combinar diferentes materiales en un único elemento estructural para aprovechar las fortalezas individuales de cada uno es una práctica consolidada con éxito en el sector de la construcción. En los pilares tubulares de acero rellenos de hormigón (CFT) la acción conjunta del acero y el hormigón presenta muy buenas cualidades a temperatura ambiente: alta capacidad de carga con secciones pequeñas, buena apariencia, alta rigidez y ductilidad y bajo coste de puesta en obra. En las últimas décadas, el uso de pilares CFT en el sector de la construcción, especialmente en edificios de gran altura, ha aumentado no solo debido a sus buenas características a temperatura ambiente sino también por su inherente alta resistencia al fuego. Además, las secciones de pilares CFT son muy versátiles ya que admiten diferentes tipos de relleno, como hormigón en masa, con armaduras o reforzado con fibras; y también una amplia variedad de formas. Aunque los perfiles tubulares más usados son los circulares y rectangulares, nuevas configuraciones están continuamente en desarrollo junto con nuevos materiales. El comportamiento de los pilares CFT a temperatura ambiente ha sido ampliamente estudiado y, a su vez, las investigaciones sobre su comportamiento a fuego han aumentado. Para su análisis estructural, el pilar puede ser considerado como un elemento aislado o como un elemento integrado en una estructura que interactúa con otros elementos estructurales. La revisión del estado del arte en el área de los pilares CFT sometidos a fuego llevado a cabo en el marco de esta tesis ha puesto de manifiesto que la mayoría de los trabajos cubren la respuesta a fuego de elementos aislados y que los estudios existentes sobre pilares en estructuras difieren en sus propuestas y conclusiones. En esta tesis, la respuesta a fuego de pilares CFT se analiza por medio de un modelo de elementos viga con integración por fibras. En primer lugar, se implementa un modelo térmico realista para ser integrado en el modelo termo-mecánico desarrollado cuya precisión se valida con resultados experimentales después de ser calibrado. Un estudio paramétrico se lleva a cabo con el objeto de estudiar los principales factores que afectan al problema y desarrollar un modelo simplificado de cálculo basado en el Eurocódigo 4 Parte 1-1 y que emplea el concepto de sección equivalente del núcleo de hormigón. Finalmente, dado el reducido coste computacional del modelo de fibras, se investigan los efectos de la restricción axial y rotacional en la respuesta frente al fuego de los pilares CFT integrando la columna expuesta a fuego dentro de una subestructura. Se ejecuta un estudio paramétrico para extraer conclusiones sobre esta interacción y contrastar las prescripciones de la normativa actual. El alcance de esta tesis queda limitado a pilares CFT sin protección externa, de sección circular y sometidos a carga axial centrada. / [CA] Combinar distints materials en un únic membre estructural per a aprofitar les fortaleses individuals de cada u és una pràctica consolidada amb èxit en el sector de la construcció. En els pilars tubulars d'acer omplerts de formigó (CFT) l'acció conjunta de l'acer i el formigó presenta molt bones qualitats a temperatura ambient: alta capacitat de càrrega amb seccions xicotetes, bona aparença, alta rigidesa i ductilitat i baix cost de posada en obra. En les últimes dècades, l'ús de pilars CFT en el sector de la construcció, especialment en edificis de gran altura, ha augmentat no sols degut a les seues bones característiques a temperatura ambient, sinó també per la seua inherent alta resistència al foc. A més, les seccions de pilars CFT són molt versàtils, doncs admeten distints tipus de farcit, com formigó en massa, amb armadures o reforçat amb fibres; i també una àmplia varietat de formes. Encara que els perfils tubulars més usats són els circulars i rectangulars, noves configuracions estan contínuament en desenvolupament junt amb nous materials. El comportament dels pilars CFT a temperatura ambient ha sigut àmpliament estudiat i, al mateix temps, les investigacions sobre el seu comportament a foc han augmentat. Per a la seua anàlisi estructural, el pilar pot ser considerat com un element aïllat o com un element integrat en una estructura que interactua amb altres elements estructurals. La revisió de l'estat de l'art en l'àrea dels pilars CFT sotmesos a foc, duta a terme en el marc d'aquesta tesi, ha posat de manifest que la majoria dels treballs cobreixen la resposta a foc d'elements aïllats, i que els estudis existents sobre pilars en estructures difereixen en les seues propostes i conclusions. En aquesta tesi, la resposta a foc de pilars CFT s'analitza mitjançant un model d'elements biga amb integració per fibres. En primer lloc, s'implementa un model tèrmic realista per a ser integrat en el model termo-mecànic desenvolupat, i la seua precisió es valida amb resultats experimentals desprès de ser calibrat. Un estudi paramètric es du a terme amb l'objectiu d'estudiar els principals factors que afecten al problema i desenvolupar un model simplificat de càlcul basat en l'Eurocodi 4, Part 1-1 i que empra el concepte de secció equivalent del nucli de formigó. Finalment, tenint en compte el reduït cost computacional del model de fibres, s'investiguen els efectes de les restriccions axial i rotacional en la resposta a foc dels pilars CFT integrant la columna exposada a foc dins d'una subestructura. Un estudi paramètric s'executa per a obtenir conclusions sobre aquesta interacció i contrastar les prescripcions de la normativa actual. L'abast d'aquesta tesi queda limitat a pilars CFT sense protecció externa, de secció circular i sotmesos a càrrega axial centrada. / Ibáñez Usach, C. (2016). FIRE RESPONSE ANALYSIS OF CIRCULAR CONCRETE FILLED TUBULAR COLUMNS AND THE EFFECTS OF AXIAL AND ROTATIONAL RESTRAINTS [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/60150 / TESIS / Premios Extraordinarios de tesis doctorales

I takt med en ökad miljömedvetenhet har träbyggnation börjat premieras allt mer och sedan lagändringen 1994 som innebar att det blev tillåtet att uppföra höga hus med trästomme har utvecklingen snabbt gått framåt. Att korsvis bygga upp skikt av brädor och sammanfoga dessa till element har visat sig skapa en produkt med hög hållfasthet och låg vikt som är idealisk som stommaterial vid byggnation av stora och höga hus i trä. Dessa element har många namn men kallas ofta korslimmat trä och kommer i arbetet benämnas CLT, cross-laminated timber. Dess användning har ökat markant i Sverige och Europa de senaste decennierna och än ses ingen stagnation på efterfrågan.   Denna rapport behandlar relevanta teoretiska områden som måste tas i beaktning vid branddimensionering som exempelvis brandförloppet i en brandcell samt hur brandsäkerhetsklasser och brandtekniska byggnadsklasser bestäms och fastställs. Dimensioneringsmetoder av laster och hållfasthet i både brottgräns och i brandfallet förklaras genomgående för skapa en tydlig bild av hela branddimensioneringsprocessen. Brist på direkt information om hur hållfastheten av resttvärsnitten ska behandlas och beräknas har gjort arbetet utmanande men med hjälp från Maija Tiainen från Sweco structures Helsingforskontor har arbetet kunnat färdigställas och bli fullständigt.   Den viktigaste delen i rapporten är dock själva inbränningen och förkolningen av elementen som beräknas med hjälp av två olika metoder. Den ena återfinns i den europeiska standarden Eurokod 5: del 1-2 och den andra, som baseras på den absolut senaste forskningen gällande träkonstruktioner och brand, är hämtad från handboken Brandsäkra trähus version 3. Den senare metoden kommer ligga till grund för en uppdatering av Eurokod 5 i framtiden.   För att kunna jämföra de två metoderna och ge en nyanserad bild av dessa valdes fyra väggtyper ut som beräknades med samma förutsättningar. Det vill säga skyddade med två lager gips och utsatta för en 90 minuters ensidig standardbrand.   Resultatet visade på skillnader mellan metoderna där en tydlig och definitiv sådan var storleken på resttvärsnittet då det icke lastupptagande skiktet, , visade sig vara mycket större i beräkningarna enligt metoden i Brandsäkra trähus version 3. På grund av elementens uppbyggnad, korsvis lagda skikt där endast vartannat skikt är lastbärande, betyder detta inte nödvändigtvis att det resulterar i en skillnad gällande bärförmåga i brandfallet mellan de två metoderna.   Trots att metoden i Brandsäkra trähus version 3 är mer konservativ gällande bärförmåga och leder till ett mindre resttvärsnitt efter brand anser författarna att denna metod bör användas i väntan på en inarbetning av metoden i Eurokoden. Detta då den till skillnad från Eurokoden är utformad och framtagen för att kunna behandla CLT och då säkerheten är viktigast i sammanhanget måste brandens ökade påverkan på materialet enligt den senaste forskningen tas på allvar och tvärsnittet dimensioneras därefter. / In recent years, a growing environmental awareness have led to an increase in timber buildings and since the 1994 amendment that made it possible to build tall houses with timber structures the progress in the field have seen an substantial increase. To build an element of perpendicularly placed layers of solid-sawn lumber have proven to be an effective way to obtain a product with good strength-to-weight ratio that is ideal for use in tall timber buildings. These elements go under a lot of different names but are often referred to as cross-laminated timber and will be called CLT in this report. The use of this product have these past decades increased substantially both in Sweden and in Europe and the demand does not seem to stagnate nor decrease in the near future.   The report is comprised of relevant theoretical sections that must be taken into account when designing a structures fire protection such as the development of a fire in fire compartment, how to define and determine a structures class of fire resistance and hence required fire protection time for said structure. The basis of design in regards to loads and compressive/flexural strength of the material is thoroughly explained in order to account for the whole fire protection design processes. The lack of information regarding compressive and flexural strength of the residual cross-section was challenging but with the help from Maija Tiainen from Sweco structures Helsinki office the report could be completed.   The most important part of the report is the theory and calculation with regards to the charring depth which is calculated by two different methods. The first one is presented in the European standard Eurocode 5: part 1-2 and the other one, that is based on the latest scientific knowledge with regards to timber structures and fire, is found in the technical guide Brandsäkra trähus version 3. The aforementioned method will form the basis for the upcoming update of Eurocode 5.   In order to be able to compare the two methods four wall types was chosen and designed based on the same conditions. Namely protected by two layers of gypsum plasterboards as fire protection and exposed to a 90 minutes one-sided standard fire.   The result showed differences between the methods where a clear difference was the size of the residual cross-section due to the fact that the zero-strength layer, , was notably larger when calculating with the method presented in Brandsäkra trähus version 3. This does not necessarily affect the elements bearing capacity when calculating with the two different methods due to the elements perpendicularly placed layers where only every other layer is load bearing.   Although the method presented in Brandsäkra trähus version 3 are more conservative with regards to bearing capacity and will lead to a smaller residual cross-section the authors of this report recommend the use of said method pending incorporation into the Eurocode. The motivation for this suggestion is that the method is designed to explicitly handle CLT and since safety is the most important aspect in this context it is vital to acknowledge the apparent increased affect from a fire on the material according to the latest scientific knowledge and design the cross-section accordingly.