Strength Reduction of Concrete Subjected to High Temperatures: Effects of Various Aggregates

Abstract

Previous studies on the strength degradation of concrete subjected to high temperatures were analyzed. To analyze the effect of the coarse-aggregate type on strength degradation, data from previous studies were collected, and the coarse aggregate used, physical properties of the aggregate, and heating conditions were analyzed. The concrete types were classified into normal, heavyweight, and lightweight concrete. Their high-temperature characteristics were analyzed and evaluated according to the mixed coarse aggregate. Finally, the correlations derived from the analysis results were compared with the CEB Code. The analysis results were different for different concrete and coarse-aggregate types, and different tendencies from the CEB Code were observed.