Numerical investigation of reinforced concrete frame behavior subjected to progressive collapse

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Bagher Paripour ◽  
Ahmet Budak ◽  
Oğuz Akın Düzgün
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Rc Frame ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Good Agreement

Progressive collapse is defined as the spread of an initial local failure of a structure. This phenomenon, caused by the removal of one or more load-bearing element, is followed by a chain of failures through the structure and ultimately leads to partial or even full collapse of an entire structure. As a result, an accurate understanding of structural behavior subjected to large displacements, caused by progressive collapse, is essential to ensure a safe structural design. A progressive collapse in buildings often starts with the removal of one or more columns and continues with the collapse of adjoining structural elements. Experimental studies on progressive collapse are generally not recommended because of its cost and safety reasons. Today, as a result of progress in computer technology, more complicated problems can be investigated numerically. In this study, a numerical model is used for nonlinear analysis of a reinforced concrete (RC) frame behavior subjected to progressive collapse. It is obtained that there is a good agreement between the results with those of the experimental study given in the literature. According to the results, it can be predicted numerically the response of an RC frame to progressive collapse at a highly accurate level.

Using of Plastic Hinges in the Calculation of Buildings against Progressive Collapse under Fire Exposure

2018 ◽  
Vol 878 ◽  
pp. 115-120
Author(s):  
Levon Avetisyan
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Fire Exposure ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Dynamic Calculation ◽  
Plastic Hinges ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Concrete Elements

This article presents a study of the strength of a 25-storey reinforced concrete frame against progressive collapse in fire conditions. Taking into account the angles of disclosure of plastic hinges as norming for the strength of reinforced concrete elements, a computer technology program has been developed and included in PR Wolfram Mathematica 10 for the dynamic calculation of compressed reinforced concrete elements under fire exposure on the basis of the conducted experimental studies. Dynamic calculation of the strength of eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete columns was carried out, with operation in normal conditions and under high temperatures. The diagram «moment-curvature» and the graph of the change of the static and dynamic strength of the column depending on the temperature were developed. Nonlinear dynamic analysis of a 25-storey reinforced concrete frame was conducted, taking into account the changes of the dynamic characteristics of reinforced concrete elements in fire and, the estimation of resistance of the frame was given.

Analysis on Progressive Collapse Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 717-723
Author(s):  
Jin Gang Xiong ◽  
Yon Kang Zheng ◽  
Guan Min Cai ◽  
Yan Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Rc Frame ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Collapse Resistance ◽  
Rc Frame Structures ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures

In this paper the analysis is conducted to investigate the progressive collapse resistance of typical reinforced concrete(RC) multi-story frame structures, which are designed according to the China code for seismic design of buildings. The analysis results show that the progressive collapse resistance will be enhanced with the seismic fortification intensity increasing. The progressive collapse resistance of RC frame structures with low seismic fortification intensity are poor. This implies that as for RC frame structures with low seismic or non-seismic demand, close attention must be paid to continuity and ductility in order to prevent progressive collapse.

Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Masonry Infill Walls to In-Plane Vertical Loading

2016 ◽  
Vol 711 ◽  
pp. 982-988
Author(s):  
Alex Brodsky ◽  
David Z. Yankelevsky
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Lateral Loading ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Masonry Infill ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Vertical Loading ◽  
Infill Masonry

Numerous studies have been conducted on the in plane behavior of masonry infill walls to lateral loading simulating earthquake action on buildings. The present study is focused on a problem that has almost not been studied regarding the vertical (opposed to lateral) in-plane action on these walls. This may be of concern when a supporting column of a multi-storey reinforced concrete frame with infill masonry walls undergoes a severe damage due to an extreme loading such as a strong earthquake, car impact or military or terror action in proximity to the column. The loss of the supporting column may cause a fully or partly progressive collapse to a bare reinforced concrete frame, without infill masonry walls. The presence of the infill masonry walls may restrain the process and prevent the development of a progressive collapse. The aim of the present study is to test the in-plane composite action of Reinforced Concrete (RC) frames with infill masonry walls under vertical loading through laboratory experiments and evaluate the contributions of infill masonry walls, in an attempt to examine the infill masonry wall added resistance to the bare frame under these circumstances. Preliminary results of laboratory tests that have been conducted on reinforced concrete infilled frames without a support at their end, under monotonic vertical loading along that column axis will be presented. The observed damages and failure modes under vertical loading are clearly different from the already known failure modes observed in the case of lateral loading.

Research on the Collapse Performance of RC Frame Structure

2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 712-715
Author(s):  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Xing Wang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Rc Frame ◽  
Hydraulic Actuator ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Concrete Frame ◽  
Load Paths ◽  
Rc Frame Structure ◽  
Gravity Load ◽  
Middle Column

In collapse-resistant design of a structure under accidental local action, it is important to understand the failure mechanism and alternative load paths. In this paper, a pseudo-static experimental method is proposed. Based on which, the collapse of frame structure was simulated with testing a 1/3 scale; 4-bay and 3-story plane reinforced concrete frame. In the experience, the middle column of the bottom floor was replaced by mechanical jacks to simulate its failure, and the simulated superstructure’s gravity load acted on the column of the top floor by adopting a servo-hydraulic actuator with force –controlled mode.

Linear analysis of a two-dimensional multistorey reinforced concrete frame under high temperature at different column locations

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parthasarathi N. ◽  
Satyanarayanan K.S. ◽  
Thamilarau V. ◽  
Prakash M. ◽  
Adithya Punnapu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Linear Analysis ◽  
Rc Frame ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Frame ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finite Element Software

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of progressive collapse under high temperature for a reinforced concrete (RC) frame. An analytical programme was analysed for a two-bay five-storey RC frame exposed to high temperature at different column locations. Design/methodology/approach The effects of high temperature protections and locations (i.e. corner, middle and intermediate) on collapse conditions and load distributions were studied for the steady-state linear analysis using finite element software. Findings The results show that the frame will not collapse suddenly at temperatures up to 400°C. This is attributed to an increase in the deflections of the column, which increases the lateral displacement of adjacent heated columns and governs their buckling. This indicates that the temperature rating in the column against collapse can occur at a range of 500°C-600°C compared to that of individual members. The collapse pattern of RC frames designed as ordinary moment resisting frames, and under ordinary load, combinations is based on GSA guidelines. The results for displacement, stress and axial force were collected and discussed. Originality/value The two-bay five-storey frame has been created in finite element software, and linear analysis is used to perform this study with a different temperature.

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