Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review
The performance of concrete throughout its service life must be evaluated by considering various influencing factors such as loading conditions, environmental exposure, and temperature variations. Among these factors, fire exposure has become a crucial area of study in recent decades due to its deva...
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| description | The performance of concrete throughout its service life must be evaluated by considering various influencing factors such as loading conditions, environmental exposure, and temperature variations. Among these factors, fire exposure has become a crucial area of study in recent decades due to its devastating impact on human life and property. Fire incidents can compromise structural integrity, leading to potential collapse and extensive damage. Therefore, understanding the fire behavior of concrete and its response under extreme temperatures is essential for enhancing building safety and resilience. This study focuses on the thermal performance of concrete when subjected to standard fire exposure, following internationally recognized fire testing protocols such as ISO 834 and ASTM E119, as well as its behavior under lower temperature ranges. The paper outlines the key factors affecting fire resistance, including material composition, aggregate type, and protective measures. Additionally, the performance of geopolymer concrete (GPC) at elevated temperatures has also been reported, as GPC is emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete with potential fire-resistant properties. Furthermore, the effectiveness of fire protection coatings applied to concrete surfaces has been analyzed to assess their ability to enhance thermal insulation and structural integrity during fire exposure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b7be5669bc1c42f4a51c047fa927dc3a2025-08-20T02:16:29ZengElsevierCase Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering2666-01642025-06-011110121210.1016/j.cscee.2025.101212Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-reviewBalamurali Kanagaraj0Samuvel Raj R1N. Anand2Eva Lubloy3Department of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, India; Corresponding author.Technical University of Budapest, 1111 Budapest, Muegyetem rkp 1-3, Hungary; Corresponding author.The performance of concrete throughout its service life must be evaluated by considering various influencing factors such as loading conditions, environmental exposure, and temperature variations. Among these factors, fire exposure has become a crucial area of study in recent decades due to its devastating impact on human life and property. Fire incidents can compromise structural integrity, leading to potential collapse and extensive damage. Therefore, understanding the fire behavior of concrete and its response under extreme temperatures is essential for enhancing building safety and resilience. This study focuses on the thermal performance of concrete when subjected to standard fire exposure, following internationally recognized fire testing protocols such as ISO 834 and ASTM E119, as well as its behavior under lower temperature ranges. The paper outlines the key factors affecting fire resistance, including material composition, aggregate type, and protective measures. Additionally, the performance of geopolymer concrete (GPC) at elevated temperatures has also been reported, as GPC is emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete with potential fire-resistant properties. Furthermore, the effectiveness of fire protection coatings applied to concrete surfaces has been analyzed to assess their ability to enhance thermal insulation and structural integrity during fire exposure.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016425001197ConcreteStandard fire temperatureEngineering characteristicsProtection techniquesFire safety design |
| spellingShingle | Balamurali Kanagaraj Samuvel Raj R N. Anand Eva Lubloy Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering Concrete Standard fire temperature Engineering characteristics Protection techniques Fire safety design |
| title | Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review |
| title_full | Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review |
| title_fullStr | Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review |
| title_short | Fire performance of concrete: A comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete & its application - A state of art-review |
| title_sort | fire performance of concrete a comparative study between cement concrete and geopolymer concrete amp its application a state of art review |
| topic | Concrete Standard fire temperature Engineering characteristics Protection techniques Fire safety design |
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