On Protection of Buildings and Structures against Progressive Collapse

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Rubric:     Design, building and reconstruction of aseismic constructions   
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This paper is devoted to the state-of-the-art regulatory documents referring to design of buildings of high importance and related to the problem of their protection against progressive collapse. The paper also comprises suggestions on drawing up of technical documents ensuring comprehensiveness of design solutions concerning safety of buildings and structures in the aspect under consideration.