The Effects of High Temperature on Structural Concrete in Navy Firefighting Training Facilities

Abstract

An investigation was completed on the effects of high operational temperatures on a Navy firefighting training facility at the Naval Training Center, Mayport, Florida. Concrete temperature measurements were made during a simulated maximum use training cycle, core samples were retrieved and examined, and predictions of concrete thermal performance were made with a finite element model. It was concluded that the concrete had not deteriorated and should perform well for years of additional service. Refractory linings are not required for new facilities if these facilities are constructed of heat resistant, high strength lightweight concrete and the walls and ceiling near the fire source are protected by a continuous steel plate barrier.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA267541

Entities

People

  • Dustin Davis

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Climate Change
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Naval Training
  • Physical Properties
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Diffusivity
  • Thermal Properties

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.