Progressive Collapse of Structures: A Robustness Interpretation of Intact Vs. Damaged Frames

Progressive Collapse of Structures: A Review of Disproportionate Damages Led by Design Errors and Poor Performance Materials1 Title, abstract and keywords

ALESSANDRO CALVI¹

alessandro.calvi84@gmail.com¹

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the critical issue of structural collapses and the importance of the correct quantification of the actions in the design phase and the choice of materials with correct characteristics and properties.

The document analyzes the main strategies to be taken into account in the design phase which contemplate the quantification of external actions and the exploitation of the mechanical properties of materials in favor of safety in order to avoid disproportionate damage to the source.