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Progressive collapse analysis and structural robustness of steel-framed modular buildings

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Abstract This paper investigated the structural robustness of steel-framed modular buildings based on the alternative load path method using LS-DYNA. The structural responses of a reference structure were first simulated… Click to show full abstract

Abstract This paper investigated the structural robustness of steel-framed modular buildings based on the alternative load path method using LS-DYNA. The structural responses of a reference structure were first simulated to understand typical building motion, load redistribution mechanisms and failure modes after removal of a base corner module. Based on the reference scenario, a comprehensive parametric study was then carried out to investigate the effects of structural configuration (number of modules of each floor), module posts (wall thickness and number of supporting posts) and other features (inclusion of floor slab, longitudinal wall bracing, connection stiffness and connection capacity) on the structural responses of steel modular buildings. It was found that the collapse resistance of steel modular buildings could be improved with an increase in the number of modules per floor, the number and capacity of supporting posts, higher rotational stiffness and capacity of inter-module connections, and the use of longitudinal wall bracing. Consideration of floor slabs provided a more realistic description of collapse mechanisms, due to the slab-related contact interaction and diaphragm action. Also, the structure was more vulnerable to the removal of modules (or posts) near the end corner of a building.

Keywords: structural robustness; steel; collapse; robustness steel; steel framed; modular buildings

Journal Title: Engineering Failure Analysis
Year Published: 2019

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