SAFIR

A finite element software for analyzing structures in fire

Description of the Software

SAFIR is a computer program developed by Jean-Marc Franssen at University of Liege and Thomas Gernay at Johns Hopkins University that models the behavior of engineering structures subjected to fire. SAFIR can consider various fire models and perform thermal and structural analyses.

Reference software in structural fire engineering

SAFIR is used by more than 300 companies and academic institutions worldwide. It is present in more than 40 countries.

Offers robust capabilities

SAFIR allows modeling structures made of concrete, steel, aluminum, and timber. It has been used to model buildings, bridges, and stadiums, and can be combined with CFD.

At the forefront of the discipline

The software is continuously developed by academics advancing the research in the field. Its background is described in numerous peer-reviewed publications.

What you can do with SAFIR

Here are some highlighted applications, but there are much more

Structural Fire Analysis of Buildings

  • Consider a range of fire scenarios.
  • Conduct heat transfer analyses in the members.
  • Analyze the structural system under the thermal loads.

Forensic Post-Fire Analysis

  • Simulate the effect of the fire on the structure.
  • Assess damage and residual capacity.
  • Inform decisions on repairs or future resilient design.