Fire Resilience in Steel-Concrete Structures Part II Advanced Solutions - 5 PDH
Course Description
Steel-concrete composite floors are integral to modern buildings, but their resilience under fire conditions demands deeper understanding and innovative approaches. This course examines groundbreaking full-scale experimental evaluations, exploring the influence of slab reinforcement and other critical factors on fire-induced performance. Participants will gain insights into structural behavior, failure mechanisms, and advanced strategies for designing safer and more cost-effective buildings. Part two of a two part course which can be taken independently.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Comprehend the significance of fire resilience in composite floor systems.
- Analyze NIST's experimental data to evaluate structural performance under fire.
- Understand the role of slab reinforcement in mitigating fire-induced damage.
- Apply performance-based methodologies to structural design.
- Utilize experimental insights to improve fire safety and design efficiency.
- Assess the residual capacity of fire-exposed composite systems.
- Explore comparative benefits of various reinforcement strategies.
- Integrate advanced fire protection techniques into real-world projects.
Intended Audience
Structural engineers, Fire safety consultants, Architects specializing in modern buildings, Construction managers, Building code enforcement officials
Benefit for Attendee
Participants will gain advanced knowledge and practical skills to enhance fire safety in steel-concrete composite systems. This expertise will position attendees as leaders in structural fire resilience, enabling them to deliver safer, more cost-effective solutions in the construction industry.