Removing a column changes the load path through an entire part of a building. The loads previously carried by the removed column must be transferred through surrounding beams, slabs, columns, walls, and connections.
Tag: Progressive Collapse
The consequences of a column failure depend on several key factors, including structural redundancy, material behaviour, and connection detailing.
This article explores the concept of structural redundancy and progressive collapse and also identifies the means by which engineers refine redundancy to prevent progressive collapse and enhance structural safety