Structural Analysis And Design To Prevent Disproportionate Collapse (Pb 2016) Paperback

"Structural Analysis and Design to Prevent Disproportionate Collapse" addresses the critical issue of preventing disproportionate collapse, particularly in the context of extreme loads such as blasts, fires, earthquakes, and vehicle collisions. The topic gained prominence after the 2001 World Trade Center collapse, making it crucial for engineers to understand both the analysis and design methods to prevent such failures. This book provides detailed guidance on preventing disproportionate collapse, drawing on established design protocols in Europe and the US, such as BS5950 in the UK and guidelines from the US Department of Defense and General Services Administration. It is the first comprehensive text aimed at helping design engineers and structural engineering students grasp these essential design principles. The book covers the design and analysis of structures to prevent disproportionate collapse, offering insights into the challenges posed by different types of loads on various structures. It includes detailed information on progressive collapse analysis and complex structure design, using software like ABAQUS®, ETABS, and SAP2000. The book also introduces readers to modern finite element programs and 3D modeling techniques used for progressive collapse analysis. Case studies based on real incidents and projects, such as the collapse of the Twin Towers, fire analysis of World Trade Center 7, blast analysis of the Murrah Federal Building, and the Millau Viaduct, provide practical examples of failure mechanisms and mitigation strategies.