by Applied Element Method | Jul 8, 2011 | Conferences
The present paper proposes modern approaches, nonlinear static and dynamic analysis procedures based on the Applied Element Method, to assess a progressive collapse problem of a RC frame structure with infill walls. Comparisons between the results of modeling...
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...
by Applied Element Method | Mar 30, 2010 | Conferences
During seismic response, redistribution of load carried by damaged or failed structural members to adjacent members may lead to overstress or exceeding load resistant capacity of the other members resulting in spread or propagation of damage until development of...
by Applied Element Method | Dec 30, 2009 | Other Publications, Thesis
Progressive collapse is a failure mode of great concern for tall buildings, and it is also typical for building demolition. Engineers are nowadays more and more interested in estimating structures integrity and finding adequate collapse theories, in order to develop...
