Title:
Structural Integrity of a Damaged Building
Author(s):
Jihad B. Bahlis and M. Saeed Mirza
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
10
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
35-37
Keywords:
columns (supports); damage; dynamic loads; explosions; finite element method; flat concrete slabs; high-rise buildings; shearwalls; load tests (structural); reinforced concrete; repairs; General
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1988
Abstract:
The structural integrity and safety of a 24-story reinforced concrete building damaged by an explosion are investigated using finite element analysis and load tests. Repair of the damaged areas is described.