Structural Fire Design (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-RAK--RS--670
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to describe how typical building structures and construction materials perform in a fire situation. Students will also be able to apply fire regulations and fire engineering principles to the structural design of typical reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures.
Content
Main content:Concepts of structural fire design; Fire situation and temperatures; Thermal and mechanical actions;Structural fire performance;Structural fire design of typical concrete, steel and timber structures.
Prerequisites
RAK.RS.130 Introduction to Structural EngineeringRAK.RS.210 Introduction to Concrete StructuresRAK.RS.220 Introduction to Timber and Steel StructuresRAK.RS.260 Introduction to Acoustics and Fire Safety in Buildings