Progressive Collapse Analysis AI
AI analysis of building resistance to progressive collapse.
Definition
Progressive Collapse Analysis AI evaluates building designs for resistance to progressive collapse from abnormal loading events. It identifies vulnerable structural configurations, analyzes alternate load paths, and recommends design modifications to enhance structural robustness and redundancy.
In Depth
Progressive collapse occurs when a local structural failure triggers a chain reaction of failures that results in the collapse of a disproportionately large portion of the building. AI performs the analysis required by UFC 4-023-03 (for DoD buildings) and GSA guidelines (for federal buildings) to verify that the structure can bridge over localized damage.
The analysis method systematically removes one structural element at a time (a column, a wall section, or a transfer beam) and evaluates whether the remaining structure can redistribute the loads without collapse. AI runs these alternate load path analyses for every critical element, identifying the structural modifications needed to provide adequate redundancy.
Examples
Analyzing alternate load paths
Evaluating structural redundancy
Designing collapse resistance
Nomic Use Cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
Progressive Collapse Analysis AI evaluates building designs for resistance to progressive collapse from abnormal loading events. It identifies vulnerable structural configurations, analyzes alternate load paths, and recommends design modifications to enhance structural robustness and redundancy.
Analyzing alternate load paths. Evaluating structural redundancy. Designing collapse resistance.
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