Fire Resistance Investigation of Simple Supported RC Beams with Varying Reinforcement Configurations

Table 1

Specimens parameters.

Specimen	Cross section (mm)	ρsv (%)	Stirrup legs	ρ (%)	λ	Load ratio
B1	250 × 400	0.27	2	1.96	2.1	—
B2	250 × 400	0.27	2	1.96	2.1	0.4Pu
B3	250 × 400	0.27	2	1.61	2.1	0.4Pu
B4	250 × 400	0.27	2	1.47	2.1	0.4Pu
B5	250 × 400	0.20	2	1.96	2.1	0.4Pu
B6	250 × 400	0.00	/	1.96	2.1	0.4Pu