by Applied Element Method | Dec 13, 2015 | Conferences
The paper investigates the contribution of floor systems to improving the progressive collapse resistance of multi-story frame buildings following loss of a column. Composite action and diaphragm effect of slab are taken into account by considering the interaction...
by Applied Element Method | Nov 2, 2015 | Journals
This paper aims to present concepts that can help structural engineers mitigate the threat of hazards associated with terrorist attacks on new and existing buildings. The first part of the paper briefly refers to the bomb blast effects, to the damage of exposed...
by Applied Element Method | Jul 29, 2015 | Conferences
The collapse of Tsuyagawa bridge damaged by Tohoku Tsunami is numerically investigated using the Applied Element Method, due to its advantages of simulating structural progressive collapse. The analysis was proven to simulate the bridge collapse. It showed that the...
by Applied Element Method | Jul 28, 2015 | Conferences
The resistance of multi-slory RC flal slab structures to progressive collapse is numerically evaluated using Appled Element Method. The case study was desiged according to ACI 318 and its progressive collapse was assesed in accordance to the UFC guidelines. The...
by Applied Element Method | Jun 29, 2015 | Journals
Astructure is subjected to progressive collapse when an element fails, resulting in failure of adjoining structural elements which, in their turn, cause further structural failure leading eventually to partial or total collapse. The failure of a primary vertical...
