An Integrated Thermal and Structural Investigation for the Development of Innovative Lightweight Cold-formed Steel Wall and Floor Systems under Fire Conditions

这项研究将通过提供一套设计规则使澳大利亚建筑业受益，这些规则不仅将提高消防安全标准，而且还将提高钢结构建筑的结构坚固性，从而减少由于自然或人为灾害造成的生命和财产损失。这将使澳大利亚制造商在国内和国际上开发使用高强度钢的创新预制耐火LSF墙和地板系统方面处于领先地位。澳大利亚人有机会成为火灾研究和LSF建设的世界领导者。它将为澳大利亚年轻人提供宝贵的研究培训，并将为保护澳大利亚的重要基础设施作出贡献。

This research will benefit the Australian building industry by providing a set of design rules that will not only enhance the fire safety standards but also the structural robustness of steel construction, thereby resulting in a reduction in loss of lives and property due to natural or man-made disasters. This will give Australian manufacturers a leading edge both nationally and internationally in developing innovative prefabricated fire resistant LSF wall and floor systems using high strength steels. Australians have an opportunity to become world leaders in fire research and LSF construction. It will provide valuable research training to young Australians and will contribute to the protection of Australia's critical infrastructure.