Tom Molkens

TL;DR: Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) showed that modular floor panels withstand significant standard fire loading compared to the conventional floor panels while optimised CFS joists can also be used to enhance the fire performance.

TL;DR: In this paper, a composite steel-concrete floor with headed shear studs welded onto a flat steel plate is considered and an in-depth analysis on the system's behavior at the ultimate limit state is provided.

TL;DR: By focusing on the effect of a fire on the mechanical properties after cooling, adjusted safety factors are proposed together with a reduced reliability index based on economic and social considerations, it is contended that by following this method, possible misunderstandings can be avoided and decisions on the salvage and rehabilitation of structures can be based on performance data and technical analysis, thus reducing the need for individual judgement.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on the post-fire condition of stainless steel and propose safety factors based on economic and social considerations to evaluate the ability of structural elements made from this material to survive a fire and continue in service.

TL;DR: In this paper, the reliability assessment of a single-bay portal frame is based on the combined failure probability of five critical sections, including temperature effects, and the analysis is done for different load levels (self-weight), portal frame geometries and for several fire scenarios.