Experimental investigation on the progressive collapse of steel frames under a column removal scenario

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Journal of Vibration and Shock ›› 2017, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (11) : 48-56.

LI Guo-qiang1,2, LI Liu-lian1, LU Yong3

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This paper presents an experimental investigation into the dynamic behavior of planer steel frames under a sudden column removal scenario. Two planner frames were tested, and the sudden removal of a middle column was realized by a specially designed mechanism which was disengaged through a hammer impact. Based on the experimental results, the dynamic response, collapse modes, and the change of load transfer paths of the steel frames following the removal of the middle column are studied. The beams above the removed middle column suffered the largest deformation, and their response went through 3 distinctive stages, namely an elastic stage, an elastic-plastic stage and a catenary stage; meanwhile these beams experienced a transition of the resistance mechanisms from bending to catenary action in transferring the loads. A steel frame designed in accordance with the strong beam-weak column approach can be prone to a progressive collapse due to buckling of the columns adjacent to the removed column. To simulate the experimental processes, a finite element model was developed with refined shell elements using ABAQUS. The results from the numerical models are in good agreement with those from experiments. Using the validated finite element model, the collapse modes of the planar steel frames are further analyzed. The dynamic amplification factor in the progressive collapse is also discussed based on both the experimental and numerical results.

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steel frame, progressive collapse / catenary action / collapse modes.

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LI Guo-qiang1,2, LI Liu-lian1, LU Yong3. Experimental investigation on the progressive collapse of steel frames under a column removal scenario[J]. Journal of Vibration and Shock, 2017, 36(11): 48-56

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