- Author
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Wade, C. A.
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Lovatt, A. J.
- Title
- Software for Calculating Fire Resistance of Concrete Beams and Floor Systems. User Guide for BRANZ TR8.
- Coporate
- Building Research Association of New Zealand, Judgeford
- Report
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BRANZ TR8
June 1996
13 p.
- Keywords
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computer programs
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beams
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floors
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reinforced concretes
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prestressed concretes
- Abstract
- TR8 software can be used for the design of reinforced or prestressed concrete floor systems when required to have fire resistance. TR8 is based on BRANZ Technical Recommendation No. 8 which you should use to gain an understanding of the basis for the software. BRANZ Technical Recommendation No. 8 is referenced by NZS 3103 as an acceptable calculation method for determining the fire resistance of concrete floor systems. The underlying procedure applies structural engineering principles and material properties at elevated temperature to the calculation of the fire resistance of reinforced or prestressed concrete floor systems. Standard design fires can be specified as required by most building codes or, alternatively, non-standard design fires can be specified if an alternative solution is required.