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11.2. Steel Exposed To Fire

    • 11.2.1. What procedures should be followed when assessing steel that has been exposed to a fire?
    • 11.2.2. Does the grade of steel used affect its response to a fire?
    • 11.2.3. How does a fire impact steel connections? Does it affect connections differently than the members themselves?
    • 11.2.4. Can steel continue to be used in a building after it has been in a fire? How can you assess the capacity of steel that has been exposed to fire? Are there concerns about internal or residual stress effects that have to be considered?
    • 11.2.5. What percentage of its total capacity does a steel beam retain when subjected to the heat of a normal fire? At what temperature does steel lose all of its capacity?
    • 11.2.6. How do concrete- or water-filled tubular steel columns perform in a fire?
    • 11.2.7. Compared to regular steel framing, how do steel joists, channels, tees or castellated beams perform in a fire? Are there any special procedures required to fire-protect them effectively?