Japanese steel company JFE Steel has announced that it has developed the JFE fire-resistant coating reduction method, a construction method that reduces the thickness of fire-resistant coatings on H-shaped steel beams by about 40 percent compared to conventional approaches.
The method was developed in response to the growing pressure on the construction sector from labor shortages and rising material costs, which led to a demand for more efficient and rational construction solutions.
Efficiency and increased space in construction
By reducing the required thickness of fire-resistant coatings, the new method reduces the size of the finished column and beam. This increases the usable interior space, as well as reduces installation labor and overall construction costs. JFE stated that this approach is already being applied in a wide range of construction projects.
Received 1.5-hour fire resistance certification
After the customer requested that the coverage reduction concept be expanded beyond steel pipe columns, JFE has now received a new 1.5-hour fire resistance certification specifically for H-shaped steel beams.
According to the newly obtained certification, the coating thickness on H-shaped beams can be reduced from 45 mm to 25 mm when using JFE beams.
Wider application in steel structures
Applying the fire-resistant coating reduction method to both H-shaped steel beams and steel pipes
