Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature

This research delves into the critical issue of structural integrity during fire incidents and explores the application of lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) in the construction sector. Exposure to fire can result in structural components weakening, potentially leading to deformation and failures...

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Main Author: Goh, Jamie Po Yan
Other Authors: Tan Kang Hai
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1728172023-12-29T15:35:08Z Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature Goh, Jamie Po Yan Tan Kang Hai School of Civil and Environmental Engineering CKHTAN@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Civil engineering::Structures and design This research delves into the critical issue of structural integrity during fire incidents and explores the application of lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) in the construction sector. Exposure to fire can result in structural components weakening, potentially leading to deformation and failures with grave consequences for both structures and human safety. To emphasize the gravity of the matter, we reference data from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, highlighting the frequent occurrence of fire-related incidents in a compact nation like Singapore. LWAC is attracting attention within the construction industry owing to its sustainable attributes, including reduced weight and enhanced thermal insulation. Nonetheless, concerns exist about its shear resistance, particularly in fire-related situations. Shear failure, a form of sudden and often disastrous structural collapse, occurs when beams are unable to withstand forces acting at right angles to their longitudinal axis. Ensuring adequate shear resistance is vital to avert such catastrophic failures. While previous research has explored the use of fibre reinforcements to enhance the mechanical properties of standard-weight concrete, investigations in this domain are limited. Moreover, the focus of shear studies has mainly centred on simply supported beams. This research aims to bridge this gap by investigating the shear behaviour of fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (FRLWAC) under both standard and fire testing conditions. The primary objective is to evaluate the fire safety performance of FRLWAC, with a particular focus on its shear capacity. The unique aspect of this study lies in conducting a fire test on FRLWAC under shear. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 2023-12-26T05:53:02Z 2023-12-26T05:53:02Z 2023 Final Year Project (FYP) Goh, J. P. Y. (2023). Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172817 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172817 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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Goh, Jamie Po Yan
Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
description This research delves into the critical issue of structural integrity during fire incidents and explores the application of lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) in the construction sector. Exposure to fire can result in structural components weakening, potentially leading to deformation and failures with grave consequences for both structures and human safety. To emphasize the gravity of the matter, we reference data from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, highlighting the frequent occurrence of fire-related incidents in a compact nation like Singapore. LWAC is attracting attention within the construction industry owing to its sustainable attributes, including reduced weight and enhanced thermal insulation. Nonetheless, concerns exist about its shear resistance, particularly in fire-related situations. Shear failure, a form of sudden and often disastrous structural collapse, occurs when beams are unable to withstand forces acting at right angles to their longitudinal axis. Ensuring adequate shear resistance is vital to avert such catastrophic failures. While previous research has explored the use of fibre reinforcements to enhance the mechanical properties of standard-weight concrete, investigations in this domain are limited. Moreover, the focus of shear studies has mainly centred on simply supported beams. This research aims to bridge this gap by investigating the shear behaviour of fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (FRLWAC) under both standard and fire testing conditions. The primary objective is to evaluate the fire safety performance of FRLWAC, with a particular focus on its shear capacity. The unique aspect of this study lies in conducting a fire test on FRLWAC under shear.
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Goh, Jamie Po Yan
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author Goh, Jamie Po Yan
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title Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
title_short Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
title_full Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
title_fullStr Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
title_full_unstemmed Experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
title_sort experimental investigation on fibre-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete beams at elevated temperature
publisher Nanyang Technological University
publishDate 2023
url https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172817
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