[HTML][HTML] Experimental studies on the progressive collapse of building structures: A review and discussion on dynamic column removal techniques

F Kiakojouri, E Zeinali, JM Adam, V De Biagi - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Dynamic progressive collapse tests are becoming more and more popular in recent years
since this approach captures the real structural behavior more robustly, and progressive …

[HTML][HTML] A conceptual note on the definition of initial failure in progressive collapse scenarios

F Kiakojouri, V De Biagi, M Marchelli, B Chiaia - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Progressive collapse can be defined as a cascading phenomenon in which an initial failure
is followed by the collapse of adjoining members which, in turn, is followed by further …

Blast-induced progressive collapse of steel moment-resisting frames: Numerical studies and a framework for updating the alternate load path method

F Kiakojouri, MR Sheidaii, V De Biagi, B Chiaia - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Alternative Load Path (ALP) method is widely used to assess progressive
collapse resistance of steel framed structures. Code-based ALP is a threat-independent …

[HTML][HTML] Progressive collapse assessment of precast reinforced concrete beams using applied element method

M El-desoqi, M Ehab, H Salem - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Progressive collapse is defined as either partial or overall failure of the structure due to
losing one of the main structural elements. In order to control this chain reaction, it is …

A parametric computational study of RC building structures under corner-column removal situations

M Buitrago, E Bertolesi, J Garzón-Roca, J Sagaseta… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Building progressive collapse is currently one of the hottest topics in the structural
engineering field. Most of the research carried out to date on this topic has been focused on …

Structural robustness quantification through the characterization of disproportionate collapse compared to the initial local failure

MEH Diab, C Desprez, A Orcesi, J Bleyer - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Modern design codes recommend ensuring an appropriate level of robustness to prevent
disproportionate collapse under an exceptional event. This concept directly refers to the …

Probabilistic prediction of failure in columns of a steel structure under progressive collapse using response surface and artificial neural network methods

F Naghavi, HR Tavakoli - Iranian Journal of Science and Technology …, 2022 - Springer
Much attention has recently been paid to the issue of progressive collapse, which is
associated with the uncertainties that may affect the accurate assessment of the safety of the …

The development of a moment-rotation model for progressive collapse analysis under the influence of tensile catenary action

NEA Subki, H Mansor, YS Hamid, GAR Parke - Journal of Constructional …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a new empirical-based model for nonlinear modelling of a steel beam
using the concentrated hinge approach for the progressive collapse assessment. The new …

[HTML][HTML] Catenary mechanism in steel columns under extreme lateral loading: A basis for building progressive collapse analysis

F Kiakojouri, V De Biagi - Developments in the Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The studies on progressive collapse have primarily focused on threat-independent methods,
wherein a sudden column removal is suggested in codes. However, a real collapse scenario …

Energy redistribution patterns in damaged elastic frames

V De Biagi - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Frames structures are systems made of connected elements and are widely diffused in civil
and industrial engineering. Like other structural types, they can suffer damages. Element …