Progressive Collapse of 3-Story Ordinary RC Frame

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     General view of the setup
   
  Deformed shape at 1.9" vertical displacement

  (Peak load = 960 lb)

   
   Deformed shape at 9" vertical displacement

   (Strength at 9" is 380 lb)

   
   Deformed shape at 12" vertical displacement
   
   Loading system