An Analytical Approach for Predicting the Deformed Configuration of High Rise Concrete Walls Subjected to Fire Loading Conditions

Abstract

This contribution presents an analytical approach for predicting the deformed configuration of high rise concrete walls subjected to fire loading conditions. The approach is based on the thermo-elastic analysis of a 2D plate model taking the geometry change of the plate due to its deflection, into account. A first illustrative application to the particular configuration of infinitely wide panel is performed leading to first conclusive results regarding the thermal-induced out-of-plane change of geometry of the wall.