Baulicher Brandschutz im Stahl- und Verbundbau in der Schweiz

Structural fire protection of steel and composite construction in Switzerland. Structural fire protection and the design of steel and composite structures in case of fire has a tradition in Switzerland dating back to the 50s of the last century. The article gives an overview of current regulations regarding the required fire resistance, the handling of passive fire protection measures as well as recent developments in fire design of steel and composite structures.