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Structural Redundancy and Progressive Collapse Prevention
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Structural Redundancy and Progressive Collapse Prevention

Posted on 17 February 202522 February 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

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

Vibration Control in Tall Buildings Using Damping Systems
Highrise Buildings

Vibration Control in Tall Buildings Using Damping Systems

Posted on 25 January 202525 January 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the principles, types, and applications of damping systems in tall buildings, emphasizing their importance in modern construction.

Comprehensive Guide to Piled Raft Foundations
Foundations

Comprehensive Guide to Piled Raft Foundations

Posted on 18 November 202423 November 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

The article explores the design of piled raft foundation, discussing the components, design philosophies, analysis methods, and a real-world case study.

Structural Analysis and Design of Transition Structures
Analysis

Structural Analysis and Design of Transition Structures

Posted on 27 November 202327 November 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

[Update] Lateral Stability Systems of Tall Buildings
Highrise Buildings

[Update] Lateral Stability Systems of Tall Buildings

Posted on 18 September 202318 September 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

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.

Vortex Shedding in Tall Buildings: The Hidden Challenge of Skyscraper Design
Highrise Buildings

Vortex Shedding in Tall Buildings: The Hidden Challenge of Skyscraper Design

Posted on 11 September 202311 September 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

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…

[Update] Fundamentals of Tall Building Design
Highrise Buildings

[Update] Fundamentals of Tall Building Design

Posted on 4 September 20239 September 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

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….

Steel Bracing in Braced Multi-storey Frames
Composite

Steel Bracing in Braced Multi-storey Frames

Posted on 28 November 202228 November 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

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.

Reuse and Refurbishment: Assessing the Prospects at the Conceptual Stage
Highrise Buildings

Reuse and Refurbishment: Assessing the Prospects at the Conceptual Stage

Posted on 22 August 202222 August 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article examines ways in which a structural engineer can identify the potentials for reuse and refurbishment of buildings at the early conceptual design stages

Axial Shortening in Tall Buildings
Analysis

Axial Shortening in Tall Buildings

Posted on 2 May 202227 June 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article discusses axial shortening and its causes, how they can be predicted, evaluated and mitigated. It would explain the measures structural engineers and building contractors may employ to counter its effect. It would also make references to the current codes of practices were necessary.

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