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@article{181599,
        author = {STEFANA ANGEL J and MOSES C THURAI},
        title = {COMPARING THE PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOLING METHODS ON HOT ROLLED STEEL},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4254-4257},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=181599},
        abstract = {Hot-rolled steel is a common material in modern high- rise and long-span structural systems. Despite its structural advantages, its rapid strength deterioration at elevated temperatures makes it vulnerable to fire events. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of passive fire-resistant systems in enhancing the fire endurance of hot-rolled steel elements. A series of tensile coupon tests were conducted on uncoated specimens subjected to temperatures ranging from ambient to 1200°C. Cooling was performed using both air and water quenching methods. The mechanical properties, including stress-strain behaviour, yield strength, ultimate strength, elastic modulus, and elongation, were analysed. Results indicate significant performance variations based on cooling method, offering critical insights for fire- resistant design in steel structures.},
        keywords = {Hot-rolled steel, Fire resistance, Passive fire protection, post-fire mechanical properties, Cooling methods.},
        month = {June},
        }