Progressive Collapse Resistance of RC Structures with Tension Cables

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 835-840
Author(s):  
Tie Cheng Wang ◽  
Zhi Ping Li ◽  
Hai Long Zhao

In this study, three tie force models of a 10-storey concrete frame structure were prepared to investigate the effects of these methods on the resistance of frame structures against progressive collapse. Four cases of different first-storey column removed were considered using nonlinear static analysis method and their performances were compared with each other. From the nonlinear static analysis, the tie force methods in DoD 2005 and DoD 2009 cannot improve progressive collapse resistance of the structure because horizontal cables don't play a full role. X-type tension cables provide alternative load paths after loss of a single column, and improve progressive collapse resistance of the structure. The X-type tie force model remained in stable condition after sudden removal of a corner column, an exterior column, or an interior column in the first storey.

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 146-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tie Cheng Wang ◽  
Zhi Ping Li

In this study, the progressive collapse potential of a 10-storey concrete frame structure was investigated using nonlinear static analysis. 15 different cases were considered and their performances were compared with each other. From the nonlinear static analysis results, most of longitudinal beams in upper floors and slabs above the failure column would collapse as the results of removing an exterior column, no beams and slabs would collapse when an interior column at ground floor was removed, and only the short-span beams in superstructure would collapse when an interior column in upper floors was removed. Tie force reinforcement along floors and beams of edge span can be used to avoid the progressive failure of floors, after failure of particular column.


2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 518-546
Author(s):  
Milan Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Atul Krishna Banik

Progressive collapse studies of both unbraced and braced semi-rigid jointed steel frames have been carried out to evaluate the contribution of bracings in improving progressive collapse resistance potential. Numerical models of 10-story frames with different types of semi-rigid connections have been developed using SAP2000. Progressive collapse potential of semi-rigid frames is first investigated without bracings. Bracings are then included in a systematic manner, and response of the braced frame is compared with that of unbraced frame to evaluate the contribution of bracings. Two different arrangements of bracings, that is, bay-wise and floor-wise arrangements, are considered to find out a preferred arrangement of bracings. Parametric studies include eight column removal conditions at center and corner locations of different floors. Development of catenary action has also been considered as it gives additional resistance, especially to braced frame. Apart from nonlinear static analysis, effects of bracings are evaluated also through nonlinear dynamic analysis and the responses of the frames in nonlinear dynamic analysis are compared with those of nonlinear static analysis. From the study, it is found that provision of bracings significantly improves the progressive collapse resistance potential of the semi-rigid frames under different column removal conditions. Floor-wise arrangement of bracings is much effective as compared to bay-wise arrangement.


10.29007/p792 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavik Patel ◽  
Bharat Shah

It has been found that the forces in the members of frame structures considering soil-structureinteraction, differs than conventional method of analysis. Analysis considering soil-structure interaction is time-consuming process; hence, if the relation between two methods established, then by using conventional method, realistic results can be obtained. In the present work, effort has been made to study the impact of soil-structure interaction on the progressive collapse assessment of reinforced concrete frame structure (building). It is clear that the differential settlement of the foundation changes the load transfer system of the super structure. Differential settlement depends on the properties of the soil below foundation and the stiffness of the super structure. The objective of this study is to quantify the change in the reaction at the foundation level due to soil structure interaction. To achieve this target, the Winkler approach is used. In this model, soil below foundation is modelled as idealized springs. To study the effect of failure of load carrying elements i.e. columns on the entire structure; 15 storey moment resistant RC buildings is considered. The building is modelled and analyzed for progressive collapse using the structural analysis and design software SAP2000. Nonlinear static analysis is performed to understand the progressive collapse phenomena. The nonlinear static analysis is found to be the most efficient method for progressive collapse assessment of the reinforced concrete structure with consideration of soil effect. General Service Administration (GSA 2003) guideline is used for loading and procedure to assess the potential towards progressive collapse of structure.


Author(s):  
Arash Naji ◽  
Mohamadreza Rohani

In this paper, a simplified analysis procedure to calculate the column removed point displacement at progressive collapse analysis of reinforced concrete structures is proposed. The energy absorption capacity under the column missing event is used for formulations. The approximate method is simple to utilize, user friendly, yet accurate. For progressive collapse analysis of structures, linear static analysis, nonlinear static analysis, linear dynamic analysis and nonlinear dynamic analysis can be performed. In this paper, the nonlinear static analysis from alternate load path method is used and the reason of initial local collapse has not been considered. In fact, an energy-based method by using load-displacement curve of RC frame and considering the effect of floor slab for the progressive collapse analysis is considered. The accuracy of the proposed method is demonstrated by comparing the results to three experimental and analytical results. Finally, the effects of the spans length, sections dimensions, material properties and the beams reinforcements of column removed spans on substructure behavior is studied, as well.


2019 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 109719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Zhou ◽  
Taiping Chen ◽  
Yilin Pei ◽  
Hyeon-Jong Hwang ◽  
Xiang Hu ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 871-875
Author(s):  
Yong Kang Zheng ◽  
Jin Gang Xiong ◽  
Zhao Qiang Wu ◽  
Yi Nong He

The progressive collapse of the frame structure is simulated with testing a 1/3 scale, 4×2-bay and 3-storey reinforced concrete spatial frame in this paper. The experimental model was designed according to the non-seismic resistance demand, and the middle-side column of the bottom floor was replaced by a mechanical jack to simulate its initial local damage. Based on the experimental results, the applied load process and the load transferring mechanism of the model frame are analyzed. The progressive collapse-resisting performance of reinforced concrete frames with non-seismic demand are obtained.


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