Effect of alternative load path design method on preventing progressive collapse and reducing the rehabilitation cost using FEMA-P58

Journal of Engineering and Applied Science

Table 3 Columns dimensions and reinforcement for 6 floors models

Floors	Col Type	Case (A)		Case (B)
Floors	Col Type	Dim. (mm)	RFT.—µ%	Dim. (mm)	RFT.—µ%
1^st and 2^nd	Main	350 X 350	12T18—2.5%	400 X 400	12T20—2.36%
1^st and 2^nd	Weak	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%
3^rd and 4^th	Main	250 X 250	8T16—2.6%	300 X 300	8T18—2.25%
3^rd and 4^th	Weak	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%
5^th and 6^th	Main	250 X 250	8T16—2.6%	300 X 300	8T18—2.25%
5^th and 6^th	Weak	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%	300 X 300	8T16—1.78%