Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The critical temperature for structural steel (at which strength reduces to 60% of room temperature strength) is approximately:
Steel StructuresFire ResistanceMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
200 deg C
B
400 deg C
C
550 deg C
D
800 deg C
Correct Answer
C. 550 deg C
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Structural steel loses approximately 40% of its strength at 550 deg C (strength factor 0.6). At 600 deg C, strength is ~47% of room temperature value. IS 800 and fire codes require protection (intumescent paint, sprinklers) for adequate fire resistance.
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