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In order to analyze and simulate the response and collapse of multi-story reinforced concrete frame structures under fire, a novel numerical model based on the fiber beam model was proposed in this paper. By dividing the cross section of beam element into many small concrete and steel fibers, this model could consider the non-uniform temperature distribution across the section and simulate the behavior of material nonlinearity and geometry nonlinearity. This fiber model was validated by comparing with experimental results from a one-story, one-bay frame fire test. Then, the response and collapse process of a multi-story reinforced concrete structure were analyzed and the influence of different fire scenarios were discussed. It can be concluded that the proposed fiber model can be used to simulate the collapse process of reinforced concrete frames under fire, and different fire scenarios lead to different collapse mechanisms. It is found that the spreading fire may cause more severely damage to multi-story reinforced concrete structures than the fire without spread. The results provide a useful reference for practical fire resist design for structures under fire.
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Journal of Building Structures
ISSN: 1000-6869
Year: 2009
Issue: 6
Volume: 30
Page: 44-53
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