Discover the critical insights from full-scale fire experiments conducted on steel-concrete composite floor systems. This course empowers engineers and construction professionals to apply advanced fire resilience principles, design for structural integrity under fire exposure, and integrate performance-based fire protection strategies. By bridging research and practice, this program equips participants with tools to meet modern fire-resistance standards, improve occupant safety, and minimize infrastructure vulnerabilities. Part one of a two part course which can be taken independently. Fire resilience is no longer optional in modern infrastructure—it is essential. This course introduces participants to groundbreaking research on steel-concrete systems, offering practical guidance to navigate the challenges of fire-resistance design. From understanding fire-induced failure mechanisms to applying data-driven strategies, this program equips professionals to design safer, more resilient buildings. Course Outline

1. Introduction to Fire Resilience in Composite Systems

Importance of fire safety in structural engineering Overview of composite systems in construction

2. Insights from NIST’s Research

Full-scale fire testing methodology Key results and implications

3. Structural Behavior Under Fire Exposure

Thermal and mechanical responses Failure mechanisms of composite floors

4. Optimizing Fire Protection Design

Passive and active fireproofing techniques Leveraging computational models for performance-based designs

5. Comparative Analysis of Standards

U.S. prescriptive approaches vs. performance-based methodologies Application of ASTM E119 and ASCE standards

6. Practical Applications in Design

Case studies from NIST’s Phase II experiments Integrating findings into real-world projects This course is designed for Structural engineers, Architects, Construction managers, Fire safety consultants, Building code officials

Learning Objectives

At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:

• Understand the role of fire resilience in steel-concrete composite systems.
• Explain NIST’s experimental framework for fire testing.
• Analyze the thermal and structural responses of composite floor systems.
• Identify failure mechanisms during fire exposure.
• Apply passive fire protection strategies effectively.
• Compare prescriptive and performance-based design approaches.
• Utilize ASTM E119 and ASCE 7 for fire-resistance design.
• Integrate NIST research findings into practical designs.
• Assess vulnerabilities in composite floor systems.
• Develop enhanced structural layouts for fire safety.
• Leverage computational models for fire-resistance validation.
• Interpret key data from large-scale experiments.
• Incorporate fire resilience strategies into construction projects.