Khan, MA;
Jiang, L;
Cashell, KA;
Usmani, A;
(2020)
Virtual hybrid simulation of beams with web openings in fire.
Journal of Structural Fire Engineering
, 11
(1)
pp. 118-134.
10.1108/JSFE-01-2019-0008.
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Abstract
Purpose: Perforated composite beams are an increasingly popular choice in the construction of buildings because they can provide a structurally and materially efficient design solution while also facilitating the passage of services. The purpose of this paper is to examine the behaviour of restrained perforated beams, which act compositely with a profiled slab and are exposed to fire. The effect of surrounding structure on the composite perforated beam is incorporated in this study using a virtual hybrid simulation framework. The developed framework could also be used to analyse other structural components in fire. Design/methodology/approach: A finite element model is developed using OpenSees and OpenFresco using a virtual hybrid simulation technique, and the accuracy of the model is validated using available fire test data. The validated model is used to investigate some of the most salient parameters such as the degree of axial and rotational restraint, arrangement of the openings and different types of fire on the overall fire behaviour of composite perforated beams. Findings: It is shown that both axial and rotational restraint have a considerable effect on time-displacement behaviour and the fire performance of the composite perforated beam. It is observed that the rate of heating and the consequent development of elevated temperature in the section have a significant effect on the fire behaviour of composite perforated beams. Originality/value: The paper will improve the knowledge of readers about modelling the whole system behaviour in structural fire engineering and the presented approach could also be used for analysing different types of structural components in fire conditions.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Virtual hybrid simulation of beams with web openings in fire |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JSFE-01-2019-0008 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-01-2019-0008 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | OpenFresco, Perforated beams, OpenSees, Virtual hybrid simulation |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Civil, Environ and Geomatic Eng |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10160116 |
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