Concrete and fire safety: how concrete contributes to safe and efficient structures
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Delivers important aspects of how concrete can perform well in the outbreak of fire, looking at design issues, structural integrity, prevention of fire spread and protecting lives. Includes a case study, the Windsor Tower in Madrid.
Document History
Ref: TCC/03/43. First published 2008, updated 2018
ISBN
9781904818649
Publisher Information
The Concrete Centre
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.
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