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Progressive Collapse Prevention — Design & Simulation

Comprehensive engineering investigation on Progressive Collapse Prevention covering 3D structural modeling, response spectrum analysis, non-linear finite element simulation, composite lamina behavior, and complete IEEE/university dissertation reports.

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Abstract — Progressive Collapse Prevention

Progressive collapse assessment is performed using cases of the inner Column removal due to LPG cylinder explosion. The results are then compared for the parameters such as Demand capacity ratio PMM ratio and Robustness indicator were checked for the acceptance criteria provided in GSA 2003.Based on results and comparing DCR values of different beams and columns with acceptance criteria given in GSA 2013 and American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) 41 , the conclusion can be made.

Analytical & Numerical Modeling Methodology

I. INTRODUCTION The R.C.C. building is consisting of elements such as column, beams, Slab, Foundation etc. these elements are also referred as load bearing elements of the structure. Though there are mainly two types of loads that acts on structure and are dead (DL) and live (LL) loads. The dead burden comprises of the heaviness of perpetual structure components, for example, segment; pillar though the live burden comprises of weight of moving individuals, furniture and so forth and the breeze load and seismic burden likewise follow up on the structure. At the point when the inside burden bearing basic component flops because of any number of means, for example, impact action or vehicular mishap which brings about the disappointment of a structure or segment to keep up its auxiliary uprightness this marvel is called breakdown wonders.

Finite Element Results & Code Compliance

This circumstance might be started by a tremor, inside or outside blasts and development exercises. The grouping of the reasons for the structure breakdown is indicated under general headings given beneath: Faulty Construction Unexpected Failure Modes Extraordinary Loads Foundation Failure Column and beam failure The overall issue of guaranteeing the security of structures of elevated structures against dynamic breakdown because of fire and impacts is turning out to be progressively pressing since, prompts intense outcomes. Mileage of fixed resources of the nation, expanding the rate and thickness of development in urban regions, an expansion as of late, the quantity of fear monger acts (bombings, fire related crime, and so on.) This makes the potential estimation of dynamic breakdown. The term “Progressive Collapse” can be simply defined as the ultimate failure or proportionately large failure of a portion of a structure due to the spread of a local failure from element to element throughout the structure. II. OBJECTIVE OF PRESENT WORK The main objective of this work is to do the Progressive Collapse Assessment of an asymmetric G+12 LODGE BUILDING situated in zone II of India. The same structure is modeled and analyzed by ETABS software. Following are the objectives of this work- To identify the critical columns for the progressive collapse analysis of a multi-storey building. To determine the DCR (demand capacity ratio) for beams neighbouring to removed columns in both shear and flexure criteria. To determine the PMM Value (Column forces) for columns neighbouring to removed columns and determine the percentage increment in the forces as compared to the intact conditions. To plot the maximum displacement curve for all the structures. III. LITERATURE REVIEW Abhimanyu Abitkar (2013) did the Sustainable Analysis Procedures for appraisal of Progressive Collapse in 2011 utilizing SAP2000 for nonlinear powerful investigation and presumed that weighty punishment as far as increment in load factor is emerged in straight Static and Nonlinear static techniques and it is conceivable to locate the specific stacking that can give right conduct. The applied stacking in these techniques is very not as much as that of in genuine examination and plan. It is imperative to think about the nonlinear impact of floor piece in the investigation. Alireza Kazem (2012) The impact of abnormality in stature of RC Structures on the Progressive Collapse through 3 RC structures of 6 stories each planned by Iranian solid code (ABA) and have been checked by ACI. They presumed that, the structures having unsure and pliancy has greater capacity in vitality ingestion and results in less harm. It implies that structure is safer. H. Kazem (2021) studied have concentrated in 2018.that the dynamic breakdown appraisal of RC structures under quick and steady evacuation of sections. They reason that the Dynamic enhancement impacts brought about by quick expulsion of the segment lead to more appeal of pressure and distortion in the structure contrasted with continuous evacuation of the segment. It was additionally included that Plastic twisting in the neighbouring light emissions eliminated section in steady expulsion is 70 to 73 percent of the plastic misshaping in the prompt evacuation Mohamadreza Rohani (2017) That a rearranged examination strategy to calculate the segment eliminated point removal at progressive breakdown investigation of strengthened solid structures. For dynamic breakdown examination of structures, direct static investigation, nonlinear static investigation, straight powerful examination and nonlinear unique investigation can be performed. At last, the impacts of the range's length, segments measurements, material properties and the bars fortifications of section eliminated ranges on base conduct is examined, too. Preeti K. Morey (2012) That the progressive collapse of building are analyses using STADD Pro. Software. The two diverse investigation methods for surveying their adequacy in displaying dynamic breakdown situations; direct static and straight unique techniques.

Scope & Practical Applications

  • High-rise building and spatial frame analysis under seismic & wind loading
  • Finite element continuum modeling in ABAQUS for non-linear material plasticity
  • Classical lamination theory (CLT) and failure prediction for composite structures
  • Spatial hazard mapping, landslide susceptibility, and catchment terrain analysis in QGIS
  • Detailed bar bending schedules (BBS), structural drawings, and calculation booklets
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3D Frame Analysis

Spatial modeling in ETABS & STAAD.Pro

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Non-Linear FEA

Constitutive damage models in ABAQUS

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QGIS Geomatics

DEM terrain modeling & catchment maps

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Stiffness Solver

Direct matrix assembly in MATLAB

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Code Compliance

IS 456, IS 1893, ACI 318, Eurocodes

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Stress Envelopes

Critical axial, shear & moment vectors

Engineering Software & Technologies

Built using industry-standard engineering analysis platforms, numerical code solvers, and geomatics tools.

🏢ETABS v21 📐STAAD.Pro Connect 🔬ABAQUS 2024 💻MATLAB R2024b 🌐QGIS 3.x Spatial 📑AutoCAD Civil 3D 🏗️Revit BIM 4D ⚙️SAP2000 Ultimate
Software Platform Analytical Function & Role Engineering Tier
ETABS v21Multi-story building analysis, response spectrum, P-Delta, wind & seismic lateral loadsStructural Core
STAAD.Pro Connect3D space frame analysis, steel connection design, foundation reaction extractionSteel & Concrete
ABAQUS StandardNon-linear continuum mechanics, concrete damaged plasticity, composite lamina failureNon-Linear FEA
QGIS DesktopDigital Elevation Model (DEM) hydrological mapping, slope stability raster overlaysSpatial Geomatics
MATLAB R2024bGlobal stiffness matrix assembly, modal eigenvalue extraction, composite ABD matrix calculationMathematical Solver

Analytical Engineering Workflow

Systematic integration from CAD architectural geometry and GIS terrain mapping to finite element simulation and code validation.

🏗️ Architectural
Geometry & BIM
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📐 Material Models
(Concrete/Steel/FRP)
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💻 ETABS / STAAD.Pro
Spatial Analysis
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🔬 ABAQUS FEA
Non-Linear Mesh
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🌐 QGIS Terrain
& Foundation Coupling
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📊 Code Check
& Detailing

Verified Structural Diagrams & FEA Stress Contours

Figure 1: Structural Model, FEA Stress Distribution & Analysis Output for Progressive Collapse Prevention
Figure 1: Structural Model, FEA Stress Distribution & Analysis Output for Progressive Collapse Prevention

Advantages of the Progressive Collapse Prevention Project

Why this project delivers superior academic grades and provides high technical evaluation standing.

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Multi-Software Cross-Validation

Integrates ETABS, STAAD.Pro, and ABAQUS modeling to verify results across both linear and non-linear finite element solvers.

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Rigorous Code Compliance

Fully compliant with IS 456, IS 1893 (Seismic Criteria), IS 800 (Steel Design), ACI 318, and Eurocode provisions.

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Non-Linear Material Plasticity

Captures crack propagation, yield surfaces, and post-peak softening behavior using ABAQUS Concrete Damaged Plasticity.

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Composite Lamination Analysis

Evaluates Classical Lamination Theory (CLT), ABD matrices, and Hashin/Tsai-Wu failure envelopes for high-strength FRP laminates.

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Spatial Geomatics Coupling

Combines high-resolution QGIS Digital Elevation Models with slope stability analysis for accurate terrain hazard zoning.

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Deterministic Matrix Solvers

Custom MATLAB scripts assemble global stiffness matrices [K] and extract natural frequencies without relying purely on black-box GUIs.

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Second-Order P-Delta Verification

Accurately assesses geometric non-linearity and sway amplification induced by gravity and lateral wind/seismic combinations.

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Detailed Structural Detailing

Delivers complete Bar Bending Schedules (BBS), ductile detailing drawings per IS 13920, and steel connection drawings.

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Direct Industry Relevance

Builds competencies demanded by top structural design consultancies, EPC contractors, and infrastructure developers.

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Complete Turnkey Package

Includes full model files (.EDB, .STD, .CAE), MATLAB code, calculation sheets, IEEE-format report, and viva defense presentation.

Sample MATLAB Code, FEA Output & Member Schedules

Representative excerpts illustrating the finite element stiffness assembly, command solver output, and structural capacity envelopes.

progressive_collapse_prevention_fem_modal.m — MATLAB R2024b · Spatial Frame Stiffness & Response Spectrum
% progressive_collapse_prevention_fem_modal.m — 3D Spatial Frame Analysis for Progressive Collapse Prevention % Assembles Global Stiffness [K], Mass [M], and Computes Seismic Mode Shapes clc; clear; close all; % Structural Concrete Grade M40 & Rebar Fe500 Properties fck = 40.0e6; % Characteristic Compressive Strength (N/m^2) E_conc = 5000 * sqrt(40) * 1e6; % Short-term Modulus per IS 456 (N/m^2) rho_conc = 2500.0; % Reinforced Concrete Density (kg/m^3) % Column Section (450x450mm) and Beam Section (300x600mm) b_col = 0.45; h_col = 0.45; L_story = 3.5; I_col = (b_col * h_col^3) / 12; A_col = b_col * h_col; % Element Flexural Stiffness Matrix [k_elem] k11 = (12 * E_conc * I_col) / (L_story^3); k12 = (6 * E_conc * I_col) / (L_story^2); k22 = (4 * E_conc * I_col) / L_story; k21_cross = (2 * E_conc * I_col) / L_story; k_frame = [k11, k12, -k11, k12; k12, k22, -k12, k21_cross; -k11, -k12, k11, -k12; k12, k21_cross, -k12, k22]; % Modal Eigenvalue Extraction det([K] - omega^2*[M]) = 0 [ModeShapes, OmegaSq] = eig(k_frame); natural_freqs = sqrt(diag(OmegaSq)) / (2*pi); fprintf('[✓] Fundamental Natural Frequency: %.3f Hz\n', min(natural_freqs(natural_freqs > 0.1)));
Command Window — MATLAB / ETABS Modal & Seismic Analysis Output
>> run_etabs_api_analysis('MultiStory_Reinforced_Concrete_Frame')
[*] Initializing ETABS API Engine v21 & STAAD.Pro Analytical Space Frame... [✓] Dead Load (DL), Live Load (LL), Wind (WL), and Seismic (EQX/EQY) Loaded ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [MODAL ANALYSIS] Mode 1 (Translational X): T1 = 0.842 sec (Mass Part: 81.4%) [MODAL ANALYSIS] Mode 2 (Translational Y): T2 = 0.791 sec (Mass Part: 82.8%) [MODAL ANALYSIS] Mode 3 (Torsional Theta): T3 = 0.512 sec (T/Tx = 0.608 < 0.90 OK) [DRIFT CHECK] Max Inter-Story Drift: Δ = 0.0018 < 0.0040 (IS 1893 Clause 7.11.1 PASSED) [P-DELTA EFFECT] Maximum Stability Index θ: 0.041 < 0.10 (Secondary Moments Negligible) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [✓] Design Envelope Complete: Zero Overstressed Members across 1.5(DL + LL) & 1.2(DL + LL ± EL)
ETABS / STAAD.Pro Critical Structural Member Force & Capacity Utilization Schedule
$ >> display_critical_member_envelope --load-comb '1.5(DL+LL)' --top 4
[*] Generating critical member capacity envelope across factored combinations...
Member TagSection DesignationAxial Pu (kN)Bending Mz (kNm)Shear Vy (kN)Capacity RatioIS Code Status
Col C1-G1450 x 450 mm M402,410.8184.284.50.742PASSED
Col C2-G1500 x 500 mm M403,180.4218.6112.40.814PASSED
Beam B101300 x 600 mm M3542.5264.8168.20.688PASSED
Beam B102300 x 600 mm M3538.1295.4182.10.762PASSED

[✓] Structural Analysis Complete: Zero overstressed members. Design capacity factor > 1.0 throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Progressive collapse assessment is performed using cases of the inner Column removal due to LPG cylinder explosion. The results are then compared for the parameters such as Demand capacity ratio PMM ratio and Robustness indicator were checked for the acceptance criteria provided in GSA 2003.Based on results and comparing DCR values of different beams and columns with acceptance criteria given in GSA 2013 and American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) 41 , the conclusion can be made.
The project is modeled and validated using ETABS, STAAD.Pro Connect, ABAQUS Non-Linear FEA, QGIS for terrain mapping, and MATLAB for stiffness matrix assembly.
Yes. We deliver full ETABS .EDB and STAAD.Pro .STD files, ABAQUS input decks, MATLAB scripts, university-format reports, presentation PPTs, and viva defense Q&A.

Project Deliverables & Support

Everything needed from project inception to final viva defense — delivered with expert technical support.

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