Download or read book Progressive Collapse Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Under Blast Loadings written by Sahar Mirhosseini and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last two decades, a significant number of embassies, commercial centers, governmental structures, industrial facilities, and residential buildings have been attacked by explosives. Consequently, blast-resistant design of structures has gained importance in recent years to minimize structural damage and threat to life safety. Some guidelines have been developed for this purpose, based on previously conducted research. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) report is one of these guidelines that provide practical solutions to blast-related engineering problems, including requirements for analysis and design for prevention of progressive collapse in structures. The guidelines also help establish the potentials for progressive collapse in existing buildings.