DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABBREVIATIONS
ABSTRACT
RESUME
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OFTABLES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTROCDUCTION
CHAPTER 1: LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction

1.1. Forensic Engineering

1.4.3. Definition
1.4.4. General Functions
1.4.5. General Procedures

1.2. Structural Engineering

1.2.1 Definition
1.2.2 Role of Structural Engineer

1.3. FIRES
1.3.1. Causes of Fires
1.3.2. General Consequences of Fires
1.3.3. Behaviour of Fires

1.4. Behaviour of Structural Members in case of Fires

1.4.1. Timber Structures
1.4.2. Steel Structures
1.4.3. Concrete Structures
1.4.4. Composite Structures
1.5. Reinforced Concrete Structures
1.5.1. Generalities
1.5.2. Composition of Reinforced Concrete Structures
1.5.3. How Reinforced Concrete Structures Work

1.6. Fire Protected Structures

1.6.1. Fire Safety
1.6.2. Structural Recommendations for Fire Safety

1.7. Forensic Engineering in case of Fires for Reinforced Concrete Structures

1.7.1. Role of Forensic Engineering in case of fires
1.7.2. Methodology for Assessment, Design and Repair of Fire
damaged Concrete Structures
1.7.2.1. Preliminary Inspection
1.7.2.2. Assessment of Damage
1.7.2.3. Testing and Detailed Assessment
1.7.2.4. Design of Repairs to Structural Elements
1.7.2.5. Implementation of Structural Repairs

Conclusion

CHAPTER 2: METHODOLOGY
Introduction
2.1. General Site Recognition
2.2. Site Visit
2.3. Preliminary Inspection
2.3.1. Data Collection
2.3.1.1. Architectural Data
2.3.1.2. Structural Data
2.3.1.3. Debris Collected on site
2.3.1.4. Cause of Fire
2.3.2. On-Site Investigations
 2.3.2.1. Damages observed on Building/Structural Elements
2.3.2.2. Analysis of Debris Collected
2.3.2.3. Non-Destructive Testing of Structural Elements
2.3.2.4. Load Testing on Structural Elements
2.4. Determination of Loads acting on the Structure
2.4.1. Permanent Loads
2.4.2. Variable Loads
2.4.3. Accidental Loads (Fire)
2.5. Limit States
2.5.1. Serviceability Limit State
2.5.2. Ultimate Limit State
2.6. Structural Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure
2.7. Fire Modelling
Conclusion
CHAPTER 3: RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION
3.1. Presentation of Results
3.1.1. General Description of Site
3.1.2. Presentation of the Project
3.1.2.1. Overview of Structure
3.1.2.2. Characteristics of Materials
3.1.3. Loads Determination
3.1.4. Design Verifications of Concrete Structure
3.1.5. Results of Fire Analysis on the Project
3.2. INTERPRETATION
3.2.1. Initial Fire Protection System for Structure
 3.2.2. Degree of Damage of the Structure
3.2.3. Repair Options
Conclusion
GENERAL CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX