Protection of constructions of the buildings against accidental actions

In accordance with the requirements of construction standards, building structures should be designed taking into account their protection against accidental actions, such as gas explosions or car accidents. The current standards are largely inconclusive and quite enigmatic, there is also a deficiency in literature studies describing the issue. The article presents the basic procedures of design of the reinforced concrete buildings, including the requirements of the PN-EN 1991-1-7:2008 and the results of the calculations and analysis for a sample flat slab, whose structure meets the requirements of protection against the phenomenon of progressive collapse.