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Title: Structural robustness of concrete flat slab structures

Author(s): Juan Sagaseta, Nsikak Ulaeto, Justin Russell

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 315

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 273-298

Keywords: Punching shear, structural integrity, robustness, progressive collapse, flat slabs, accidental actions

DOI:

Date: 4/1/2017

Abstract:
Current building regulations for design against progressive collapse normally use prescriptive rules and risk-based qualitative scales, which are insufficient to cover current design needs. Structural robustness of concrete flat slab structures is examined using different theoretical models to capture the dynamic behavior under accidental events. In such extreme events, the large dynamic reactions at the connections could potentially lead to punching and progressive collapse. Punching formulae based on load-deformation response relationships such as the Critical Shear Crack Theory (CSCT) are particularly useful in dynamic situations. The Ductility-Centred Robustness Assessment developed at Imperial College London is also used in this paper to derive simple design formulae to assess punching of adjacent columns in the sudden column removal scenario, which is commonly adopted in practice. The approach can be extended to assess flat slab systems when considering membrane action in the slab and post-punching behavior in the connections. Analytical models for tensile membrane are used in combination with the CSCT to demonstrate that the tying forces required in codes of practice cannot be achieved without prior punching of the connections. It is also shown that numerical modelling of post-punching is a promising tool to review detailing provisions for integrity reinforcement.