Comparison of Performance of Standard Concrete And Fibre Reinforced Standard Concrete Exposed To Elevated Temperatures

Concrete elements exposed to fire undergo temperature gradients and as a result, undergo physical changes or spalling which leads to expose steel reinforcement. This causes distress in concrete structures. The performance of concrete can be improved with the addition of steel fibres to concrete especially when it is exposed to heat. Therefore, this study has been carried out to generate experimental data on standard concrete ofgrade M45 and Fiber Reinforced Standard Concrete exposed to elevated temperatures. For each type of concrete six sets of cubes, cylinders, and beams have been cast. Each set contains 5specimens. A total of thirty cubes, thirty cylinders, and thirty beams of Standard Concrete and Fiber Reinforced Standard Concrete have been cast, out of which 5 sets of standard concrete and fiber reinforced standard concrete are exposed to elevated temperatures of 500C, 1000C, 1500C, 2000C and 2500C for 3 hours and the sixth set is tested at room temperature as control concrete. These specimens have been tested for compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength in hot condition immediately after taking out from oven. The results are analyzed and final conclusions are drawn.