This article explores the three most significant systems used in tall buildings: moment-resisting frames, shear walls, and tubular structures.
Category: Highrise Buildings
Torsion is a fundamental aspect of structural behaviour. In asymmetric buildings, it becomes a governing factor. It alters load paths, stresses, and deformation.
This article explores the concept of structural redundancy and progressive collapse and also identifies the means by which engineers refine redundancy to prevent progressive collapse and enhance structural safety
This article explores the principles, types, and applications of damping systems in tall buildings, emphasizing their importance in modern construction.
The article explores the design of piled raft foundation, discussing the components, design philosophies, analysis methods, and a real-world case study.
Transfer structures are used in buildings with vertical element discontinuities and where a direct load passage to the foundations is not practicable. This article offers…
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In any tall building, the lateral forces is unarguably the most critical factor. Hence, fundamental to the design of any tall building is the lateral stability system.
This article is a discussion on the phenomenon of vortex shedding in tall buildings. It discusses the causes, effects, and explores the innovative solutions that…
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There is no consensus on a universal definition for tall buildings, even in design and practice, the definition of what should be classified as high-rise, medium and low-rise is ambiguous….
This article discusses the types of steel bracings required for ensuring lateral stability in braced multi-storey steel frames, the design considerations and the procedures required when providing them within a steel frame.