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Fire on concrete bricks

Fire Effects on Concrete

Charles E. Whitley, P.E.

Concrete exposed to the elevated temperatures of a fire can experience both mechanical changes and chemical changes. Both can provide pathways for direct heating of exposed Reinforcing Steel (rebar).
Fire in Building

Fire Effects on Steel

Charles E. Whitley, P.E.

After a fire involving a building or industrial structure, there are often multiple types of damage to the building materials. Knowing how heat affects various building materials can be helpful in determining the level of damage to building components.