by T Lennon, D Hopkin (01-Jun-2011)
This Information Paper discusses the performance in fire of light steel-framed (LSF) buildings constructed from cold-formed steel. It highlights areas where designers and manufacturers may need to look beyond a simple reliance on standard fire test data and consider issues of detailing which may be critical to the performance of the building system in a real fire. Sources of design guidance are identified and the literature on LSF structures in fire is summarised. The paper aims to give designers, insurers and regulators a better understanding of the important considerations when LSF systems are used in the construction of buildings.
Contents
Properties of light-gauge steel at elevated temperatures
Fire protection
Detailing of passive fire protection
System behaviour
Summary
References
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T Lennon, D Hopkin
01-Jun-2011
978-1-84806-204-7
A4 6pp
fire, light steel-framed, buildings, IP6/11, IP 6/11
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