Using a macromodeling approach and alternate path method, dynamic and static analyses
are performed to assess the progressive collapse resistance of a multistory reinforced …

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 …

In collapse-resistant design of structures, understanding primary structural failure-
mechanisms and alternative load paths under accidental extreme loads is important. A quasi …

The problem of structural progressive collapse has been investigated using a real-scale
reinforced concrete flat-slab frame building, which has survived collapse after two of its …

Progressive collapse is a chain reaction of failures propagating throughout a portion of the
structure disproportionate to the original local failure occurring when a sudden loss of a …

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 …

Computational simulations for analyzing progressive collapse resistance of structures
following initial damage require specific attention to structural modeling of floor systems. In …

A clear comprehension of the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structural
components and systems undergoing large displacements is essential to assess the safety …

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 paper highlights the importance of accounting for three dimensional effects when
modeling progressive collapse behavior. Two types of nonlinear, inelastic models are first …