An Introduction to Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for structural engineers and civil engineers interested in structural design of buildings to resist progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCRETE, 2. STRUCTURAL STEEL, 3. MASONRY, 4. WOOD, 5. COLD-FORMED STEEL, 6. REFERENCES, 7. DEFINITIONS.




An Introduction to Specific Requirements for Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings


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Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design of buildings to resist progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCRETE 2. STRUCTURAL STEEL 3. MASONRY 4. WOOD 5. COLD-FORMED STEEL 6. REFERENCES 7. DEFINITIONS




An Introduction to Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers interested in structural design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSIS, 3. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 4. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMPONENTS, 5. FORCE- AND DEFORMATION-CONTROLLED ACTIONS, 6. EXPECTED AND LOWER BOUND STRENGTH, 7. MATERIAL PROPERTIES, 8. COMPONENT FORCE AND DEFORMATION CAPACITIES, 9. REMOVAL OF LOAD-BEARING ELEMENTS FOR THE ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 10. STRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, 11. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 12. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 13. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 14. DEFINITIONS AND COMMENTARY.




An Introduction to Design for Progressive Collapse of Buildings


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Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design of buildings for progressive collapse, such as from seismic or explosive events. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES 2: ALTERNATIVE PATH 3. REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING EXAMPLE 4. STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME EXAMPLE 5. COMMENTARY.







An Introduction to a Progressive Collapse Design Example for a Structural Steel Building for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and structural engineers interested in analysis of structural steel buildings for progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASELINE PRELIMINARY DESIGN, 3. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 4. NON-LINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE (NDP, 5. RESULTS COMPARISON.







An Introduction to Tie Forces to Prevent Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for structural engineers and civil engineers interested in tie forces in prevent collapse of buildings such might be caused by earthquake or explosion. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES, 2. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR TIE FORCES, 3. FLOOR LOADS, 4. REQUIRED TIE STRENGTH, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOCATION, 5. CONTINUITY OF TIES, 6. SPLICES, ANCHORAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF TIES, 7. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS WITH INADEQUATE TIE STRENGTH.




An Introduction to Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings to resist terrorist attack. Here is what is discussed: 1. SITE PLANNING, 2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN, 3. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, 4. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL, 5. GLOSSARY.