ABSTRACT
The exposure to fire and high temperatures is without a doubt one of the most destructive processes that a concrete structure can be subjected to (Kowalski, 2007).As the use of concrete in construction continues to increase it has become necessary to develop measures in place to minimize the destructive effects on the concrete, including considerations of both aspects of fire as heating and cooling process. The effects of raised temperatures on the mechanical properties of concrete have been investigated and analysed in many works since the 1940’s (Peng et al, 2008). Despite this fact there are a limited number of publications expressing the extent of the effects cooling regimes have on similar characteristics. This study will investigate the effects of high temperatures on the residual strength of concrete and analyse the effects of Micromist cooling technology on the residual strength of concrete in comparison with existing methods.
