Robustness analysis for composite multi‐storey modular buildings subjected to wind loads.

Abstract In this research, an attempt has been made to evaluate the structural response of multi‐storey composite modular buildings when subjected lateral wind loads. Finite element (FE) models were developed in Abaqus for a general 10 storey building, with and without consideration load resisting mechanisms shear walls. Concrete filled steel tubular (CFST) columns walls proposed place conventional elements improve resistance, modularity, construction timeframe. It was observed that under effect loads, forces between modules are transferred primarily by horizontal axial forces. When sudden module removal is considered along wind, vertical inter‐module connection increase becomes critical shear. Even though probability occurrence loads loss rare, it concluded do not influence overall stability structure event progressive collapse if effective mechanism designed.