In response to this, ARA developed progressive collapse criteria. To facilitate the implementation of these criteria, ARA developed the “Progressive Collapse Analysis & Design Guidelines for New Federal Office Buildings and Major Modernization Projects” under sponsorship of the General Service Administration (GSA).
ARA also helps organizations evaluate their facilities for progressive collapse potential and identify upgrades to reduce the potential for progressive collapse. ARA has evaluated numerous buildings in the GSA’s inventory using a threat-independent methodology, since the onset of progressive collapse may be triggered by a variety of events, not just an intentional bombing of a facility.