by Applied Element Method | Apr 30, 2011 | Conferences
The Alternate Path Method is used to examine the vulnerability of a 5-story barracks building to progressive collapse based on DoD criteria UFC-4-023-03. The building is composed of composite deck floor system and steel roof trusses, all supported by cold-formed steel...
by Applied Element Method | Apr 30, 2010 | Journals
In this study, the effect of three retrofit strategies on enhancing the response of existing steel moment resisting frames designed for gravity loads is investigated using Alternate Path Methods (APM) recommended in the General Services Administration (GSA) and the...
