| Author(s): |
Joseph A. Main; Fahim H. Sadek; |
| Title: |
Development of 3D Models of Steel Moment-Frame Buildings for Assessment of Robustness and Progressive Collapse Vulnerability |
| Published: |
April 30, 2009 |
| Abstract: |
Several prototype steel moment-frame buildings have been designed for the purpose of assessing their reserve capacity and vulnerability to progressive collapse. Designs were developed for both seismic and non-seismic regions. This paper summarizes the development of three-dimensional finite element models of these prototype buildings, with a focus on the modeling approach used for the connections and the composite floor system. Initial simulation results under a column removal scenario are presented to illustrate the model capabilities. Vulnerability assessments using these models are part of a larger study aimed at quantifying and comparing the relative robustness of different structural systems. |
| Conference: |
ASCE Structures Congress 2008 |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the ASCE Structures Congress 2009 |
| Pages: |
8 pp. |
| Location: |
Austin, TX |
| Dates: |
April 30-May 2, 2009 |
| Keywords: |
progressive collapse; steel buildings; moment frame; seismic design; finite element modeling |
| Research Areas: |
Progressive Structural Collapse |
| PDF version: |
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