- Client: SOCOTEC Smart Solutions
- Location: France
- Dates: 2023 – 2024
- Photo Property: SOCOTEC Smart Solutions
Within fire engineering, thermomechanical studies are carried out to analyse the behaviour of structures in fire situations. This project focuses on studying the fire behaviour of an existing structure of industrial buildings in France, with the aim of ensuring that, in the event of collapse, the structure falls into the interior of the warehouse, complying with French regulations.
Why has a fire consultancy been carried out?
The analysis of the collapse mode seeks to prevent damage to adjacent buildings and ensure the structural independence of each unit. The main challenges in these calculations are both physical and technical. Physically, the propagation of fire depends on many scenarios and is not linear, while the response of the structure is also nonlinear due to the variability of the properties of the materials at high temperatures and the large deformations they undergo. Technically, there are currently no programs that offer a holistic approach to this process.
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Steps Taken in the Fire Consulting Study
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Contribution to the Study of Fire
A key contribution is the qualitative determination of a collapse mechanism, since calculations usually stop right at the generation of the last plastic ball joint. At that time, a different mechanical analysis is initiated where the resistance of the materials is nonlinear and discontinuous, presenting bifurcations in the solutions.
The detailed study and the application of advanced techniques make it possible to ensure that the structure of the industrial buildings complies with safety regulations and minimises the environmental and economic impact in the event of a fire, ensuring a high standard of protection and sustainability.
SOCOTEC is a leader in structural engineering and fire engineering consulting, offering accurate diagnostics, advanced testing and robust solutions that minimise the economic and environmental impacts of projects. With extensive experience and a comprehensive approach, SOCOTEC guarantees high standards of protection and sustainability in each study, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in fire situations.
The detailed study and the application of advanced techniques make it possible to ensure that the structure of the industrial buildings complies with safety regulations and minimises the environmental and economic impact in the event of a fire, ensuring a high standard of protection and sustainability.