Introduction to structural fire engineering

Key features:

• Introduces the principles of structural fire engineering. 

• Explains structural behaviour during fire conditions. 

• Supports understanding of fire safety considerations in structural design. 

• Provides accessible guidance for those new to the subject. 

• Offers practical context for the application of fire engineering principles. 

Who the book is for:

• Structural engineers. 

• Graduate structural engineers. 

• Structural engineering technicians. 

• Professionals developing fire engineering knowledge. 

• Designers involved in building safety. 

• Built environment professionals seeking an introduction to structural fire engineering. 

What you will learn:

• Core principles of structural fire engineering. 

• How structures respond to fire conditions. 

• Key fire engineering terminology and concepts. 

• The relationship between fire safety and structural design. 

• Fundamental approaches to assessing structural fire performance. 

• The role of structural engineers in fire-safe design.