Cel
The relatively sparse body of existing data on the behaviour of structural stainless steel at high temperatures suggests that stainless steel performs very well in certain circumstances.
This project seeks to develop more comprehensive and economic design guidance on stainless steel structural members and connections in fire, including specific unprotected products meeting the requirements for 30 and 60 minutes fire resistance.
The project includes tests on materials, members and connections, numerical analysis and development of design guidance. The comprehensive final report will give design guidance in a suitable format for inclusion in European standards, accompanied by web-based design software.