| Title |
Evaluation of Progressive Collapse Resistance of a Seismic Designed Reinforced-concrete Building |
| Authors |
Kim Han-Soo ; Choi Hyung-Geun |
| Keywords |
Progressive Collapse ; Alternate Load Paths ; Seismic Design ; Tall Buildings |
| Abstract |
The progressive collapse is defined as a situation where local failure of a primary structural component leads to the collapse of adjoining members, which in turn leads to additional collapse. The alternate load-path method attempts to limit the amount of total damage by providing ways for the structure to effectively redistribute loads and delay any further failure or collapse. The purpose of this study is evaluating the resistance of progressive collapse of a seismic designed building. The present study suggests that seismically designed reinforced concrete frame buildings have low potential for progressive collapse in criteria of bending moment and moderate potential in criteria of shear forces, though all the potentials are increase as the number of building story increase. |