A macro model is proposed for disproportionate collapse analysis of reinforced concrete flat-
plate structures. The macro model consists of connector beam elements for the slab near …

Catastrophic progressive collapse of a building can be triggered by a sudden loss of a load-
bearing element in an abnormal loading event. There is a large inventory of reinforced …

Reinforced concrete flat plate buildings without continuous integrity reinforcement may be
vulnerable to disproportionate collapse if a supporting structural member was lost in an …

A macromodel for slab-column connections is created for use in the system-level
progressive collapse analyses of reinforced concrete flat-plate structures. The proposed …

This study investigates the behavior and the load‐bearing mechanism of a typical flat slab
with rectangular panels in several scenarios including the removal of a corner, penultimate …

Flat slabs are reinforced concrete slabs supported directly on columns without beams. Flat
slabs are commonly used for construction of medium-rise office buildings and car parking …

Disproportionate collapse of structures can lead to catastrophic economic loss and
casualties, and thus, it is of utmost concern to mitigate the risks of such events. Flat-slab …

This paper documents the findings from a dynamic collapse experiment carried out on a
single-story two-by-two bay reinforced concrete flat-plate substructure. The test specimen …

With a spate of high-profile structural collapses leading to severe casualties and economic
loss in recent history, there has been a growing interest in understanding the behavior of …

The experimental results of dynamically removing an interior column in a single-story, 2-bay-
by-2-bay reinforced concrete flat-plate substructure are presented. The test specimen …