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0032-D-DBV-AK Software-Fire safety verification of reinforced concrete cantilever columns in accordance with DIN EN 1992-1-2, Part 1: Temperature distribution within the column cross-section

An example by the working group DBV-Arbeitskreis Software für Baustatik

The example was created by

Ria Tautz, Dr.-Ing. Aleksandra Serafinska, Dipl. Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer, Georg Drexel, David Krybus

and published on 31.08.2021 on

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It was qualified on 09.08.2022.

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Developed by Ria Tautz, Dr.-Ing. Aleksandra Serafinska, Dipl. Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer, Georg Drexel, David Krybus
Published on: 31.08.2021 | Qualified on: 09.08.2022
D0Classification
  • ClassD · Standards-based verification example
  • Structural system typeSpecial component
  • MechanicsStatics
  • Material lawThermal behaviour
  • MaterialConcrete/reinforced concrete/prestressed concrete
  • Verification formatFire verification
  • StandardDIN EN 1992
D1Problem description
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The verification example for the fire safety assessment corresponds in principle to Example 10 in [1, S. 10-18 ff.]. For the in-situ concrete edge column of a closed hall (Fig. D1-1) Proof of fire safety measures must be provided:

(a) in accordance with the general calculation method [2] Section 4.3, or
(b) in accordance with the simplified calculation method set out in [2] Section 4.2 in conjunction with the zoning method described in Annex B.2.

It is to be determined which fire resistance class the cantilever support falls into in accordance with the two standards set out in [2] can be classified as an acceptable method, and whether the two acceptable calculation methods yield comparable results. In this context, the reinforcement is specified on the basis of the cold design.

D1.1Task 1

In the first step, the temperature distribution within the concrete cross-section and the temperature in the reinforcing bars are determined using the unit temperature-firing curve (ETK) (thermal analysis).

D1.2Task: Part 2

In the second step, a specific example is used to demonstrate the load-bearing capacity of the reinforced concrete column in the event of a fire (an exceptional load condition during a fire)
examined, see .

D1.3Theoretical basis for the calculations in Part 1

To calculate the temperature distribution across the cross-section, the principles for determining the temperature effect are taken from [3] and [4] set out. The information on the temperature-dependent properties of building materials for reinforced concrete structures is [2] and [5] taken from.

The mechanical analysis is carried out in Example 0039. The temperature distribution calculated here in the cross-section serves as the basis for this.

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Fig. D1-1: Cross-section and structural system

The study examines the edge column subjected to fire exposure on three sides; that is, the fire originates inside the hall and the outer face of the column is protected by a concrete slab façade without windows situated in front of it. The unburned edge, situated on the safe side, is assumed to be adiabatic; in other words, heat exchange with the concrete slab façade in front of it is neglected.

Note on the centre-to-centre distance in the cross-section
The influence of the centre-to-centre distance (here a = 38 mm) on the temperature of the reinforcement is significant, so this should not be rounded up to 40 mm to simplify the problem. The slightly greater distance from the edge of the cross-section would result in a lower temperature in the reinforcement, which is on the conservative side for the mechanical analysis.

D1.4Determination of the temperature distribution across the cross-section

In Germany, two different methods are used to determine temperature distribution.

Firstly, to determine the temperature distribution within the concrete cross-section in the event of a fire, a thermal analysis may be carried out in accordance with the general method based on the standard temperature fire curve (ETK) as set out in [3] be carried out. Alternatively, the temperature distribution may be taken from the graphs in [2] Appendix A can be read directly. These graphs are also based on a calculation using the general calculation method.

As both methods are used in practice in Germany, this example examines both options and outlines the differences that can be expected.

The temperature of the reinforcing bars is determined by their position within the concrete cross-section (i.e. the temperature at the centre of the reinforcing bar) based on the concrete temperature measured at that point.

D1.4.1Temperature distribution in accordance with DIN EN 1991-1-2/NA:2010-12, Annex CC

The calculation parameters for the thermal analysis are as shown in the example [4] CC.4.10 Example 10 — Reinforced concrete cantilever support.

The following parameters are set here:
- Bulk density of concrete ρ = 2400 kg/m³
- Moisture content of concrete u = 3.0 % by weight
- Upper limit of thermal conductivity λc
- Emission factor for concrete surfaces = 0.7
- Heat transfer coefficient αc = 25 W/K/m2

D1.4.2Temperature distribution in accordance with DIN EN 1992-1-2:2010-12, Annex A

Alternatively, a second option is to use a temperature distribution across the cross-section according to [2] Appendix A examines.

The following parameters are set here:
- Bulk density of concrete ρ = 2300 kg/m³
- Moisture content of concrete u = 1.5% by weight
- Lower limit of thermal conductivity λc
- Emission factor for concrete surfaces = 0.7
- Heat transfer coefficient αc = 25 W/K/m2

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D5References
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Editors
Ria Tautz SOFiSTiK AG (Garching, Germany)
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Creator
Ria Tautz SOFiSTiK AG (Garching, Germany)
SOFiSTiK FEA (FEA Servicepack 2020-11) SOFiSTiK AG
Editor 1
Dr.-Ing. Aleksandra Serafinska FRILO Software GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany)
TA Temperaturanalyse im Querschnitt (02/2021) FRILO Software GmbH
Editor 2
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer Dlubal Software GmbH (Tiefenbach, Germany)
RFEM (5.28) Dlubal Software GmbH
Editor 3
Georg Drexel LGA Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern KdöR (Nürnberg, Germany)
TAMA (Version 06/2021) LGA Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern
Editor 4
David Krybus RIB Software GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany)
BEST (23.0) RIB Software GmbH
Editor 5
Ria Tautz Creator, Editor 1

SOFiSTiK AG (Garching, Germany)

Software used: SOFiSTiK FEA (FEA Servicepack 2020-11) SOFiSTiK AG
Dr.-Ing. Aleksandra Serafinska Editor 2

FRILO Software GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany)

Software used: TA Temperaturanalyse im Querschnitt (02/2021) FRILO Software GmbH
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer Editor 3

Dlubal Software GmbH (Tiefenbach, Germany)

Software used: RFEM (5.28) Dlubal Software GmbH
Georg Drexel Editor 4

LGA Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern KdöR (Nürnberg, Germany)

Software used: TAMA (Version 06/2021) LGA Landesgewerbeanstalt Bayern
David Krybus Editor 5

RIB Software GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany)

Software used: BEST (23.0) RIB Software GmbH