EP0824171A1 - Fire-resistant element - Google Patents
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- EP0824171A1 EP0824171A1 EP97202500A EP97202500A EP0824171A1 EP 0824171 A1 EP0824171 A1 EP 0824171A1 EP 97202500 A EP97202500 A EP 97202500A EP 97202500 A EP97202500 A EP 97202500A EP 0824171 A1 EP0824171 A1 EP 0824171A1
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/62—Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor
- E04B1/92—Protection against other undesired influences or dangers
- E04B1/94—Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
- E04B1/941—Building elements specially adapted therefor
- E04B1/943—Building elements specially adapted therefor elongated
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- the present invention relates to a fire-resistant element according to the preamble of Claim 1.
- Such elements are used as columns or beams.
- columns they are used for factory buildings and the like, and a wall will be fitted adjacent thereto.
- beams they are used in all kinds of building structures and must be provided with a fire-resistant cladding. This is because the steel material from which these beams are made cannot withstand higher temperatures for long periods and, if unprotected, gives way prematurely in the event of fire.
- Such enveloping "shuttering” is produced by fitting blocks in the space between the flanges of the beam and fixing the vertical strips of the sheeting thereto, the horizontal sheeting finally being fixed to ends of the vertical strips.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a fire-resistant beam which retains its strength for a sufficiently long time in the event of a fire.
- the invention is based on the idea that only certain parts of the section are subjected to such a great fire load that the entire section gives way prematurely.
- a column is being used, it has been found that if the flange adjacent to the wall which is being used in combination with such a column is clad on the inside, a give-way time which is long enough to meet official regulations can be obtained.
- the element is being used as a beam, it has been found that the bottom flange in particular is subjected to the greatest fire load, and absorbs most of the heat and transfers it to the vertical web and the flange situated above it, with the result that giving way ultimately occurs. If then the bottom horizontal surface is less capable of absorbing heat, the heat load of the entire section will be considerably reduced, so that in most cases the time until it gives way meets the relevant international regulations.
- the fire-resistant cladding can comprise any cladding known in the prior art.
- a first possibility is a coating which can be applied in all ways known in the prior art, such as spreading, spraying, injecting or brushing.
- intumescent fretuning
- endothermic types The latter types are characterized by a high heat capacity.
- such coatings contain fibrous silicates or fibrous cements.
- fire-resistant sheets such as PROMATECT®-H, marketed by applicant, can be used for the purpose.
- a sheet material can be applied directly by gluing or any other known joining technique to the underside of the bottom flange of the beam concerned.
- the sheet preferably projects at least 5 mm beyond the boundary of the bottom flange of the beam, so that it provides optimum protection against heat radiation. It can be fixed in particular by means of U-brackets.
- spacer blocks between the fire-resistant sheet and the section. This means that a thinner sheet will suffice, because an insulating air layer is present between the sheet and the beam.
- the spacer blocks can be fixed to the beam in any manner known in the prior art, and a particularly simple way is to shoot nails through the steel beam. These nails are completely hidden from view by subsequently fitting the fire-resistant sheet.
- the thickness of the sheets described above can lie between 6 and 25 mm, and this thickness depends on the required fire resistance and the structure used.
- the fire-resistant horizontal beam according to the invention is indicated in its entirety by 1 in Fig. 1. It can be an IPE section or an HEA section.
- This fire-resistant beam supports a building structure 2, not shown in any further detail.
- the steel beam itself consists of a web 3 provided with a top flange 4 and a bottom flange 5.
- a fire-resistant coating is applied to the bottom flange 5 by painting. This is a coating which foams up when heated, so that the bottom flange 5 is provided with an insulating layer. Since the temperature of the bottom flange 5 remains limited in the event of fire, it has been found that the entire structure of the beam is substantially protected, so that sufficient time before giving way can be achieved for most applications.
- material 6 can be applied in mortar form, but it should be understood that any method known in the prior art for applying fire-resistant coatings can be used, and can be used on any type of fire-resistant coating.
- Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the beam in which the fire-resistant beam is indicated by 9.
- the bottom flange 11 in this case is provided with a sheet 10 of fire-resistant material fixed thereto in a manner not shown in any further detail. Fixing can be by means of nails, U-brackets, glue and the like.
- sheet 10 is of greater width than bottom flange 11.
- the difference is indicated by 'b'.
- the distance 'b' can lie between 5 and 20 mm, and is preferably approximately 10 mm.
- Fig. 3 shows a variant which corresponds to what is illustrated in Fig. 2.
- the beam here is indicated by 12, and the sheet material by 15.
- a number of spacer blocks 13 are fitted between the sheet material 15, which projects slightly as in the embodiment according to Fig. 2, and the beam.
- These spacer blocks are fixed to the bottom flange 16 of the beam by means of shot-fired nails 14 before the sheet material is fixed.
- the rather unattractive appearance occurring at the head of the nails 14 is concealed by subsequently fitting the sheet 15.
- This sheet can be fixed by any means known in the prior art, such as with shot-fired rivets.
- a relatively thin sheet material for example with a thickness lying between 6 and 25 mm, and more particularly between 15 and 20 mm, can be used, in particular in the case of the embodiment according to Fig. 3.
- a relatively thin sheet material for example with a thickness lying between 6 and 25 mm, and more particularly between 15 and 20 mm, can be used, in particular in the case of the embodiment according to Fig. 3.
- sufficient thickness of the web of the sheet material is necessary at the corners of the legs in order to permit accommodation therein of (horizontal) rivets extending from the legs.
- Fig. 4 shows in cross-section a vertical column 21.
- This column consists of a steel H-section, for example HEA-300, with web 23 and flanges 24, 25. Adjacent to flange 25 is an insulating wall 22, and factory buildings and the like can be produced in this way.
- flange 25 should be provided with a fire-resistant cladding 26 on its inside, i.e. on the side facing web 23.
- cladding is fixed by means of strips 28 to wall 22. Fixing is achieved by first fixing the strips 28 by means of screws 29 to wall 22 and then by means of steel nails providing fixing between the strips 28 and fire-resistant sheets 26.
- the strips 28 can likewise be made of a fire-resistant material.
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Claims (9)
- Fire-resistant element (1, 9, 12, 21), comprising a steel I-section or H-section with web and flanges, characterized in that only one flange (5, 11, 16, 25) of the element is provided with a fire-resistant cladding (6, 10, 13, 15, 26).
- Fire-resistant element according to Claim 1, in which said element comprises a beam (1, 9, 12) in which the flanges when in the use position are fitted substantially horizontally, and in which only the bottom horizontal flange (5, 11, 16) is provided with a fire-resistant cladding (6, 10, 13, 15), only on the underside.
- Fire-resistant element according to Claim 1, in which the element comprises a column (21), adjoining which is a wall (22), and in which only the flange (25) of the element adjoining the wall is provided with such fire-resistant cladding, only at the side facing the web (23) of said element.
- Fire-resistant beam according to one of the preceding claims, in which said fire-resistant cladding comprises a coating (6) which adheres to the flange.
- Fire-resistant beam according to one of the preceding claims, in which said fire-resistant cladding comprises fire-resistant sheet material (10, 15), which when fitted on the flange projects at least 5 mm at both sides.
- Fire-resistant beam according to Claim 5, in which said sheet is fixed directly to the flange.
- Fire-resistant beam according to Claim 5, in which said fixing comprises clamping brackets.
- Fire-resistant beam according to one of Claims 5 - 7, in which fire-resistant spacer blocks (13) are fitted between the sheet and the flange.
- Fire-resistant beam according to Claim 8, in which said blocks are fixed to the flange by shot-fired nails (14) extending through said blocks and the flange.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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NL1003786A NL1003786C2 (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1996-08-12 | Fire resistant beam. |
NL1003786 | 1996-08-12 |
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EP0824171A1 true EP0824171A1 (en) | 1998-02-18 |
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EP97202500A Ceased EP0824171A1 (en) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-08-12 | Fire-resistant element |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2006044924A2 (en) * | 2004-10-19 | 2006-04-27 | Henkel Corporation | Finishing material standoff member for a structural support and installation method therefor |
EP1782974A3 (en) * | 2005-11-08 | 2007-07-18 | HÜBNER GmbH | Passageway with a floor between articulated vehicles |
WO2009073377A1 (en) * | 2007-12-06 | 2009-06-11 | Ppg Industries Ohio, Inc. | Intumescent strips for structural beam fire protection |
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GB1387141A (en) * | 1972-01-13 | 1975-03-12 | Kenyon & Sons Ltd William | Method of fixing fire protective cladding to structural steel-work |
EP0011358A1 (en) * | 1978-09-30 | 1980-05-28 | Tac Construction Materials Limited | A method of attaching cladding boards to steelwork |
DE3036012A1 (en) * | 1980-09-24 | 1982-05-06 | Rudolf Hensel KG, 2000 Hamburg | Beam or column foaming fire screen insulation - has metal mesh sheath under foaming layer in vital areas |
JPH0285336A (en) * | 1988-08-05 | 1990-03-26 | Nippon Steel Corp | Build-up and heat-resistant shape steel |
JPH08144393A (en) * | 1994-11-25 | 1996-06-04 | Nkk Corp | Fire-proof beam |
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- 1996-08-12 NL NL1003786A patent/NL1003786C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1387141A (en) * | 1972-01-13 | 1975-03-12 | Kenyon & Sons Ltd William | Method of fixing fire protective cladding to structural steel-work |
EP0011358A1 (en) * | 1978-09-30 | 1980-05-28 | Tac Construction Materials Limited | A method of attaching cladding boards to steelwork |
DE3036012A1 (en) * | 1980-09-24 | 1982-05-06 | Rudolf Hensel KG, 2000 Hamburg | Beam or column foaming fire screen insulation - has metal mesh sheath under foaming layer in vital areas |
JPH0285336A (en) * | 1988-08-05 | 1990-03-26 | Nippon Steel Corp | Build-up and heat-resistant shape steel |
JPH08144393A (en) * | 1994-11-25 | 1996-06-04 | Nkk Corp | Fire-proof beam |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 014, no. 280 (C - 0729) 18 June 1990 (1990-06-18) * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 96, no. 10 31 October 1996 (1996-10-31) * |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2006044924A2 (en) * | 2004-10-19 | 2006-04-27 | Henkel Corporation | Finishing material standoff member for a structural support and installation method therefor |
WO2006044924A3 (en) * | 2004-10-19 | 2006-07-20 | Henkel Corp | Finishing material standoff member for a structural support and installation method therefor |
EP1782974A3 (en) * | 2005-11-08 | 2007-07-18 | HÜBNER GmbH | Passageway with a floor between articulated vehicles |
WO2009073377A1 (en) * | 2007-12-06 | 2009-06-11 | Ppg Industries Ohio, Inc. | Intumescent strips for structural beam fire protection |
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