An Introduction to Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2023-09-27 |
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ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers interested in structural design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSIS, 3. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 4. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMPONENTS, 5. FORCE- AND DEFORMATION-CONTROLLED ACTIONS, 6. EXPECTED AND LOWER BOUND STRENGTH, 7. MATERIAL PROPERTIES, 8. COMPONENT FORCE AND DEFORMATION CAPACITIES, 9. REMOVAL OF LOAD-BEARING ELEMENTS FOR THE ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 10. STRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, 11. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 12. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 13. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 14. DEFINITIONS AND COMMENTARY.