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Started by : Anjali Sinha, Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers   02 13 2010 08:12:35 +0000
Industry : ConstructionFunctional Area : Quality Management(Operations)
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Hazards that increase the risk of local structural failures that, in turn, can lead to a partial or complete progressive collapse include design and construction errors, fire, gas explosion, the transport and storage of hazardous materials, vehicular collision and bomb explosions.

A lack of continuity of support within a building system, a lack of ductility in structural materials, members and connections and lack of structural redundancy in providing alternate load paths as critical factors that limit structural integrity are the main reasons for progressive collapse. The use of large-panelled or bearing wall construction, for example, can limit continuity and ductility. Such systems may be poorly suited to absorb or dissipate energy resulting from unforeseen events, such as a gas explosion or sabotage.

So users, according to you people, what are the construction strategies to avoid progressive collapse?

 
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1 Engineers should consider ways to improve structural integrity and robustness

Engineers should consider ways to improve structural integrity and robustness

idea posted by Anjali Sinha Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers

Researchers said engineers must not simply work to the minimum requirements of the building code; they need to consider ways to improve structural integrity and robustness to accommodate future local failures.

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