Progressive collapse analysis of large-span reticulated domes

The paper presents the progressive collapse analysis of large-span reticulated domes based on Alternate path (AP) method. Nonlinear buckling analysis is conducted on a large span roof with two different structural layouts. The results show that although large-span single-layer reticulated dome has a certain redundancy. When 10 key elements or 3 key nodes were removed, the single-layer reticulated dome under the service load would cause progressive collapse. Therefore the protection of key nodes of this structure should be strengthened. However, the redundancy of large-span double-layer reticulated dome is 7 to 13 times that of single-layer reticulated dome. When 10 key elements or 3 key nodes were removed, the double-layer reticulated dome under the service load would not cause progressive collapse. Hence, the resistance to progressive collapse of large-span double-layer reticulated dome is better than that of large-span single-layer reticulated dome.