Real fire scenarios indicate that the fire-induced spalling of concrete could have serious consequences, and is a phenomenon that should be considered when designing for fire. Recent achievements in concrete mix design have led to new types of concrete which, apart from an increased performance at ambient temperature, have also shown a different sensitivity towards fire spalling. However, the fire spalling of concrete is far from being fully understood and more research is needed to control its risk.

The 6th International Workshop on Concrete Spalling due to Fire Exposure concentrates on real-world experiences and observations, practical applications, experimental and numerical advances, as well as structural design. The aim of the workshop is to obtain an overview of the current level of knowledge and to stimulate discussion between researchers and representatives from industry, authorities and code-making bodies in order to promote further understanding.

Workshop topics will cover recent achievements in experimental research and testing for determining key material properties and underlying processes and its contribution to understanding global spalling behaviour under various conditions. Of further interest will be actual advances in numerical modelling of spalling processes and structural design when spalling needs to be considered. Finally, the workshop will be the platform for practical applications of projects to avoid spalling of concrete.