Course Thermal Analysis of Steel Cross-Sections

This course covers thermal fire analysis of steel cross-sections including standard I-profiles, arbitrary geometries, and coated members. It explains how to define materials with temperature-dependent properties, generate appropriate meshes, and apply fire boundary conditions according to ISO fire curves. The workflow demonstrates transient heat transfer analysis and evaluation of temperature distributions within steel and protective layers. Special focus is given to coating effects that delay heating and improve fire resistance. Results are interpreted for use in structural fire design according to EN 1993-1-2. The course provides a complete methodology from geometry creation to temperature evaluation for practical engineering applications in fire design.