Overview

Objectives

• Buckling collapse performance and reliability testing of structural systems or components (e.g., columns, pillars, plate panels) in fires under axial compressive loads
• Fire performance and reliability testing of passive fire protection system with or without axial compressive loads

Features of Test Facility

• Cylindrical type furnace is used to apply the elevated temperature due to fires.
• Temperature control is made in accordance with the designated temperature versus time history as per international standards or other fire scenarios.
• Hydraulic actuator is installed to apply the mechanical loads up to 10MN and/or 200mm stroke in the vertical direction.
• Watch holes are allocated to close-eye monitor during testing.
• Remote control and automatic test data measurements are made.

Specification

• Internal diameter of furnace: 4.5m
• Maximum test model size: Ø2 x L5 (m)
• Maximum temperature: 1,430 deg.C
• Gas burner: Max. 463kW
• Overall internal length of furnace: 5m
• Exhaust gas treatment system: 1200㎥/min
• Maximum loading capacity: 10MN and 200mm stroke
• Data acquisition sampling rate: 10 S/s

Sample Test Standards