Progressive collapse-resisting capacity of RC frames with prestressing tendons

Joonho Lee, Wooseung Shin, Jinkoo Kim

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Abstract

This study investigates the effect of prestressing tendons on the progressive collapse performance of a 6-story reinforced concrete model structure. According to nonlinear static analysis results, the analysis model structure before retrofit turned out to be vulnerable to progressive collapse caused by sudden loss of a first story column. However the RC structure reinforced by external prestressing tendons along floor girders showed stable behavior against progressive collapse. The retrofit effect increased as the initial tension and cross-sectional area of tendons increased. Based on analysis results it was concluded that the retrofit of existing buildings using prestressing tendons could be effective for increasing progressive collapse resisting capacity of framed structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Subtitle of host publicationModern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction
EditorsSiamak Yazdani, Sai On Cheung, Amarjit Singh, Nader Ghafoori
PublisherResearch Publishing Services
Pages957-961
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789810879204
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011 - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 21 Jun 201126 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction

Conference

Conference6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period21/06/1126/06/11

Keywords

  • Post-tension
  • Progressive collapse
  • RC structures
  • Seismic performance

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