Fire testing on axially compressed stainless-clad bimetallic steel columns with restraints

Key Points

• Fire testing reveals the thermal performance adequacy of bimetallic steel columns in fire scenarios.
• The findings indicate enhanced structural integrity due to the cladding when exposed to fire conditions.
• Analysis involved axial compression combined with structural restraints under testing conditions.
• Implications support the use of stainless-clad materials in construction, enhancing fire safety measures.