Abstract
Concrete-filled fiber reinforced polymer tubes (CFFTs) are becoming an attractive system for many different structural applications, such as piles, columns, and piers. However, many engineers are hesitant to use FRPs in structure because of the lack of knowledge of their behavior when they are subjected to fire. This study presents test results of thirteen CFFT cylinders with tube thickness ranges from 1.9 to 4.3 mm subjected to direct fire for periods ranges from 2 to 15 minutes and compared to reference confined and unconfined concrete cylinder. The tubes are composed of filament wound E-class fiber immersed in polyester resin. The test results show almost no losses in compressive strength for 2 minutes burning period for all tested tube thicknesses. By increasing the burning period to 15 minutes, the residual compressive strength significantly deteriorated to 44%, 56%, and 74% of the referenced strength for the unburned tubes with thickness 1.9, 3.7, 4.3 mm, respectively. Further investigation and observations were recorded for the surface condition after exposure to fire.
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