An Introduction to Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers interested in structural design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSIS, 3. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 4. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMPONENTS, 5. FORCE- AND DEFORMATION-CONTROLLED ACTIONS, 6. EXPECTED AND LOWER BOUND STRENGTH, 7. MATERIAL PROPERTIES, 8. COMPONENT FORCE AND DEFORMATION CAPACITIES, 9. REMOVAL OF LOAD-BEARING ELEMENTS FOR THE ALTERNATE PATH METHOD, 10. STRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, 11. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 12. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 13. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 14. DEFINITIONS AND COMMENTARY.

An Introduction to Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for structural engineers and civil engineers interested in structural design of buildings to resist progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCRETE, 2. STRUCTURAL STEEL, 3. MASONRY, 4. WOOD, 5. COLD-FORMED STEEL, 6. REFERENCES, 7. DEFINITIONS.

An Introduction to a Progressive Collapse Design Example for a Structural Steel Building for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to a Progressive Collapse Design Example for a Structural Steel Building for Professional Engineers
Author: An Introduction to a Progressive Collapse Design Example for a Structural Steel Building for Professional Engineers
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and structural engineers interested in analysis of structural steel buildings for progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASELINE PRELIMINARY DESIGN, 3. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 4. NON-LINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE (NDP, 5. RESULTS COMPARISON.

An Introduction to Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2022-07-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings to resist terrorist attack. Here is what is discussed: 1. SITE PLANNING, 2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN, 3. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, 4. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL, 5. GLOSSARY.

An Introduction to Design for Progressive Collapse of Buildings

An Introduction to Design for Progressive Collapse of Buildings
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2017-12-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design of buildings for progressive collapse, such as from seismic or explosive events. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES 2: ALTERNATIVE PATH 3. REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING EXAMPLE 4. STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME EXAMPLE 5. COMMENTARY.

An Introduction to Tie Forces to Prevent Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Tie Forces to Prevent Progressive Collapse of Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2022-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for structural engineers and civil engineers interested in tie forces in prevent collapse of buildings such might be caused by earthquake or explosion. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES, 2. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR TIE FORCES, 3. FLOOR LOADS, 4. REQUIRED TIE STRENGTH, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOCATION, 5. CONTINUITY OF TIES, 6. SPLICES, ANCHORAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF TIES, 7. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS WITH INADEQUATE TIE STRENGTH.

An Introduction to Engineering the Alternate Path Approach to Prevent Progressive Collapse of Buildings

An Introduction to Engineering the Alternate Path Approach to Prevent Progressive Collapse of Buildings
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2021-09-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and structural engineers interested in design of buildings to mitigate progressive structural collapse under earthquake or explosive loading conditions. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSIS 3. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR ALTERNATE PATH METHOD 4. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COMPONENTS 5. FORCE- AND DEFORMATION-CONTROLLED ACTIONS 6. EXPECTED AND LOWER BOUND STRENGTH 7. MATERIAL PROPERTIES 8. COMPONENT FORCE AND DEFORMATION CAPACITIES 9. REMOVAL OF LOAD-BEARING ELEMENTS FOR THE ALTERNATE PATH METHOD 10. STRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 11. LINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE 12. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE 13. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE 14. DEFINITIONS AND COMMENTARY

An Introduction to Specific Requirements for Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings

An Introduction to Specific Requirements for Design to Resist Progressive Collapse of Buildings
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in design of buildings to resist progressive collapse. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCRETE 2. STRUCTURAL STEEL 3. MASONRY 4. WOOD 5. COLD-FORMED STEEL 6. REFERENCES 7. DEFINITIONS

An Introduction to Antiterrorism Design of Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Antiterrorism Design of Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in antiterrorism design for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. VEHICLE BOMB TACTICS, 3. HAND DELIVERED DEVICES, 4. INDIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 5. DIRECT FIRE WEAPONS, 6. AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 7. WATERBORNE CONTAMINATION TACTIC, 8. WATERFRONT ATTACK, 9. FORCED ENTRY TACTIC, 10. COVERT ENTRY TACTIC, 11. VISUAL SURVEILLANCE TACTIC, 12. ACOUSTIC EAVESDROPPING, 13. ELECTRONIC EMANATIONS EAVESDROPPING.