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64306 Structural Fire Engineering
Danish title: Konstruktionsbrandteknik
Language: English Credit points: 5
Type: Open University
Language: English

Previous course: 64137
No credit points with: 64137/C6537
Prerequisite: 59331/59131.59106/59201
Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester
Scope and form: Lectures and exercises.
Examination: Written exam (13-scale)
Remarks: Problem solving is homework.
A similar course is available on internet as a part of the Master of Fire Safety education
Contact person: Kristian Dahl Hertz, Building 118, Tel. +45 4525 1950, email khz@ibe.dtu.dk, http://www.ibe.dtu.dk/medarbej/khz/khz.htm

Department: Department of Buildings and Energy
Aim: To give the participants a knowledge on the nature, detailing and calculation of structures exposed to high temperatures from fires and industrial processes.
Contents: After an introduction of the technical preconditions, the properties are presented of the structural materials exposed to high temperatures. Calculational models are derived for the evaluation of the fire stability of structural elements and assemblies. Examples are given on practical design.