Which type of collapse occurs when a small area of structural damage results in a loss of localized load-carrying capability, initiating a chain reaction of subsequent failures resulting in major structural failure?

A) Total collapse
B) Progressive collapse
C) Partial collapse
D) Pancake collapse


B) Progressive collapse

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