Blast-Resistant Structures and
Prevention of Progressive Collapse of Buildings

Abolhassan Astaneh-Asl, Ph.D., P.E. (Principal Investigator)
Sponsors: General Services Administration (www.gsa.gov) /Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire (www.skilling.com)
American Institute of Steel Construction (www.aisc.org) , and
National Science Foundation (www.nsf.gov)

Use of Cable Catenary Action to Prevent Progressive Collapse of New Steel Structures

Sponsor: GSA/SWMB

 

Progressive Collapse Resistance of Steel Building Structures,

Sponsor: AISC

 

Retrofit of Existing Steel Structures to Prevent Their Progressive Collaps

 

Sponsor: NSF