When exposed to high temperatures, the structural members and frames have their bearing
capacity compromised because the physical characteristics and material resistance used in …

Simple analytical procedures are described to predict the structural behavior (axial
displacements and failure) of reinforced concrete (RC) columns exposed to fire. The …

This article presents a numerical formulation based on finite element procedures for
application in nonlinear thermo-mechanical analyses of steel planar structures under fire …

In the process of computer modeling the formation of a charred layer in wood materials, it is
important to implement the correct material data. In thermal analysis, there exist two different …

Reinforced concrete beams lose resistance at high temperatures and so as to guarantee
their good performance, it is mandatory to consider this accidental action in design. As an …

When exposed to high temperatures, such as in a fire situation, the physical and resistance
characteristics of the materials employed in the structure deteriorate as the temperature …

As equações diferenciais governam inúmeros fenômenos físicos presentes em diversos
campos de conhecimento da física-matemática. Uma vez que os modelos são …

Em virtude dos incêndios de grandes proporções ocorridos no Brasil, que resultaram em
graves perdas nos últimos anos, diversos estudos vêm sendo desenvolvidos visando a …

O presente trabalho concentra-se na aplicação e na apresentação dos aspectos gerais
sobre o desenvolvimento do módulo computacional específico para a análise linear de …