Designing Steel Structures for Fire Safety

Structuraldesign in fire conditions is conceptually similar to structuraldesign in normal temperature conditions, but often more difficultbecause of internal forces induced by thermal expansion, strengthreduction due to elevated temperatures, and numerous other factors.In recent years there has been a growing interest in the developmentof codes and standards for evaluating fire resistance of structures,such as the Eurocodes. DesigningSteel Structures for Fire Safety providesguidance for those wishing to apply engineering methodologies forfire design of steel structures. Theoretical and technicalbackgrounds help to understand more clearly the calculationmethodologies, while examples on how a complete structure can beanalyzed are also included. The volume will be invaluable to aworldwide audience, from academics, students and professionals incivil engineering and architecture, to building officials andregulators.