An Introduction to Design for Progressive Collapse of Buildings

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and structural engineers interested in design for progressive collapse of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES, 2: ALTERNATIVE PATH, 3. REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDING EXAMPLE, 4. STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME EXAMPLE, 5. COMMENTARY.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546943938
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/26/2017
Series:	Structural Engineering
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).