Why Extrapolated Data Won’t Work on Small Structural Steel Sections
In a commercial building fire, the fate of the structure – and the safety of people in, on, or around the structure – may all come down to a layer of protective intumescent coating. However, how can structural engineers be sure they have used the right amount of coating material to provide the necessary fire protection? It all comes down to complying with available specification data, and not making assumptions when data for a specific steel section profile is unavailable. …