Understanding the impact of fire on structural building components
For concrete and masonry structures, engineers can use ACI/TMS 216.1 Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies to examine how cast-in building structural elements will be affected by exposure to the high temperatures of a fire. In this session, we will discuss how engineers can account for these fire and high heat conditions in their post-installed reinforcing bar designs for concrete-to-concrete connections. We will also review the new optional fire load test included in the Acceptance Criteria for Post-installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC308) and discuss how constant or variable temperature gradients within the concrete base material may impact development lengths and adhesive selection.
