An energy approach for assessing the potential of progressive collapse

W. Zhuang; J. Agarwal

An energy approach for assessing the potential of progressive collapse

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Abstract

In this paper, an approach to identify the potential of progressive collapse is presented. This uses the distribution of strain energy before and after a damage event. The initial damage is modeled through the loss of a column. Numerical examples are presented to predict the progression of damage under gravity loads. The results show that the gain in initial strain energy density for individual elements following some damage can reasonably predict how the damage might spread further. This can help take appropriate measures at an early design stage.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Safety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Pages	5081-5086
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2013
Event	11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013 - New York, NY, United States Duration: 16 Jun 2013 → 20 Jun 2013

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Conference	11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Country/Territory	United States
City	New York, NY
Period	16/06/13 → 20/06/13

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Zhuang, W & Agarwal, J 2013, An energy approach for assessing the potential of progressive collapse. in Safety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013. pp. 5081-5086, 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013, New York, NY, United States, 16/06/13.

An energy approach for assessing the potential of progressive collapse. / Zhuang, W.; Agarwal, J.

Safety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013. 2013. p. 5081-5086.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

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