Guidelines for Fire Design of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Beams.

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Title: Guidelines for Fire Design of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Beams.
Authors: Banerji, Srishti1, Kodur, Venkatesh2, Gil, Augusto3
Source: ACI Structural Journal. Mar2026, Vol. 123 Issue 2, p297-310. 14p.
Subjects: Fire protection engineering, Concrete beams, High strength concrete, Sensitivity analysis, Design techniques, Fire resistant materials, Fire prevention
Abstract: Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is increasingly gaining attention for structural applications, with structural fire safety being a key design factor. It is evident from recent research that UHPC structural members are prone to fire-induced spalling and have lower fire resistance than traditional concrete members. Currently, there are no specific guidelines for the fire design of UHPC members, and extending existing fire design provisions developed for conventional concrete members may not be appropriate considering the unique challenges posed by UHPC. This paper outlines the critical factors contributing to the lower fire performance of UHPC structural members, discussing these factors in detail, using data from both numerical and experimental studies. Based on the results from parametric studies, as well as observations from published data, a set of design guidelines for mitigating spalling and enhancing fire resistance of UHPC beams is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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