Collapse Resistance in Federal Buildings

Author: Roman Titov

Learn how to fortify federal structures against progressive collapse with design methodologies. This course explores federal guidelines, focusing on creating resilient and secure buildings through redundancy, structural reinforcement, and advanced analysis techniques. Ideal for engineers, architects, and security professionals, this program delves into real-world scenarios, offering practical tools to prevent catastrophic structural failures.

Uncover how federal standards blend engineering innovation and safety protocols to meet today’s security challenges, ensuring the continuity of operations in critical facilities.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the principles and significance of progressive collapse resistance.
• Apply the GSA alternate path methodology to building design.
• Distinguish between force-controlled and deformation-controlled actions.
• Evaluate structural redundancy and load redistribution requirements.
• Design reinforced concrete structures for progressive collapse resistance.
• Implement enhanced local resistance measures in steel structures.
• Integrate material-specific guidelines for masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Navigate federal security standards and their application to structural design.
• Perform linear, nonlinear static, and nonlinear dynamic analyses.
• Leverage advanced tools for progressive collapse modeling.
• Identify critical load-bearing elements and optimize designs accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with GSA and ASCE standards in building projects.
• Advocate for resilient building practices in professional projects.

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Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 50-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.