Article
based on contribution by: Mr Saransh
Kataria
& Mr
Satyajeet Harne , Civil
engineering Students, S.G.S.I.T.S, Indore
What
is "Spalling"?
Spalling
can be described as the breaking of
layers or
pieces of concrete from the
surface of a structural element when it is exposed to the high and
rapidly
rising temperatures experienced in fires.
Spalling
is an umbrella term,
covering different damage phenomena that may occur to a concrete
structure
during fire. These phenomena include:
References: 1.
"Fire
Performance of High-Strength
Concrete Structural Members"
by V.K.R.Kodur 2.
"The
effect of fire-Concrete
Spalling" from
http://www.promat-tunnel.com
