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Nov 9, 2015
Defining Where Progressive Collapse Protection Is Needed
Authors: Eve Hinman, Eng., Sc.D., M.ASCE [email protected], and Douglas L. Patin [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Forensic Engineering 2015
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) mandates progressive collapse protection for all new military buildings that are three or more stories in height. Detailed information regarding acceptable design approaches are provided in relevant Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) documents. These documents are periodically updated as needed. Initially, when UFC progressive collapse criteria were released post-9/11, the extent of protection was typically limited to the building exterior. In 2009, the extent of protection became more dependent on internal security measures. Specifically, internal areas designated as ‘unsecured’ required progressive collapse protection. Because the term ‘unsecured’ is not well defined, this requirement can cause cost increases to a project if not resolved at the earliest opportunity. In this paper, a legal dispute concerning the extent of the progressive collapse protection required for a military facility is used as a case study to illustrate the issues that can arise. UFC requirements and documents pertaining to the acceptable methods of progressive collapse and the locations of this protection are outlined.
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Hinman Consulting Engineers, Inc., One Bush St., Suite 510, San Francisco, CA 94104. E-mail: [email protected]
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, 1615 L St., N.W., Suite 1350 Washington, DC 20036. E-mail: [email protected]
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