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A Comprehensive Evaluation of Progressive Collapse Analysis: Insights on Research and Regulations Through a Systematic Review

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Recent Advances in Structural Engineering (IACESD 2023)

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This study summarizes the concern of progressive collapse in buildings, which refers to the failure of a building’s structural components when a critical element is lost. The paper highlights a historical overview of this phenomenon and examines the causes and current state of research in the field. This review also discusses various design strategies for preventing progressive collapse, including redundancy, alternate load paths, and ductility, and emphasizes the crucial role of regulations in ensuring building safety. This study suggests areas for further research and recommendations for improving regulations to address the issue of progressive collapse and promote building safety.

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  1. University Institute of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India

    Harshit Jain, Harshit Jain & Mohit Bhandari

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    K. S. Sreekeshava

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

    Sreevalsa Kolathayar

  3. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala, India

    N. Vinod Chandra Menon

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Jain, H., Bhandari, M. (2024). A Comprehensive Evaluation of Progressive Collapse Analysis: Insights on Research and Regulations Through a Systematic Review. In: Sreekeshava, K.S., Kolathayar, S., Vinod Chandra Menon, N. (eds) Recent Advances in Structural Engineering. IACESD 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 455. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9502-8_12

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