Tall Building Design: Steel; Concrete; and Composite Systems

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Book Description

Attempts to Answer the Question That Is Often Posed to the Designer by Architects, Which Is, “Can We Do This? Providing direction on how to implement procedures based on the code while also explaining why measures are required to be in place; The document titled Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems (PDF) takes a methodical approach to investigating the structural behavior of concrete, composite, and steel elements and systems. The idea that design is a creative process, rather than merely the implementation of various frame suggestions, is firmly established in this instructional book. Through the presentation of instances that are explicitly relevant to fundamental building codes and standards, it encourages inventive methods. In addition to bridging the gap between two different design approaches—one based on initiative skill and the other based on computer skill—it not only ties together precision and accuracy but also bridges the gap between the two.

The e-book provides an explanation of loads and load combinations that are frequently used in building design. It also examines methods for determining design wind loads using the requirements of ASCE 7-10, and it looks at the procedures that are utilized in wind tunnels. Conceptual seismic design is defined by this as the avoidance or mitigation of difficulties caused by the consequences of seismic stimulation. The concept of performance-based design is presented in this article (PBD). In addition to that, it discusses issues pertaining to serviceability, the prediction of the motions of tall buildings, seismic isolation, dampening devices, blast-resistant design, and gradual collapse. In the last chapters, gravity and lateral systems for concrete, steel, and composite buildings are broken down and explained.

Additionally, the eBook takes into account

• Techniques for preliminary analysis as well as design
• The trade-off between ductility and strength in terms of the idea
• Differences in approach designs between code-sponsored initiatives
• The strengthening of buildings made of steel and concrete that are particularly susceptible to earthquakes

A structural design guide and reference for practicing engineers and educators, as well as recent graduates entering the structural engineering profession, Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems is a book that focuses on tall building design using steel, concrete, and composite systems. This textbook covers all of the major building systems, including concrete, steel, and composites, and it utilizes the most recent versions of building codes.

Reviews

“…one of the most in-depth ebooks available on the market today discussing the structural design of high-rise buildings.” Young structural engineers can learn a lot from the author's examples thanks to the wealth of experience he has gained. South Korea; Sang Dae Kim; Korea University; Seoul;

“Not only do I want to have it on the shelf, but I also want to use it as a required textbook for both the technical electives and the graduate course that I'm taking.” It is abundantly evident that the author, Dr. Taranath, possesses an exceptional knowledge of building codes, particularly in relation to earthquake engineering and wind engineering. Professor of structural engineering at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California, in the United States of America: Dr. Hany J. Farran

“This e-book is an excellent and extensive source of information for all elements of the design of tall buildings. The fact that the foundation is a conceptual understanding, which is then reinforced by code-based implementations, is something that I find to be particularly beneficial because it brings theory and practice closer together. This reality is what allows for the creation of such skilled engineers. Even though it is a hefty textbook, it is not daunting in any way, and both advanced and beginning students will have no trouble understanding it. Students will wish to have a copy of this book in their collections as they progress in their creative careers. – Assistant Professor David Naish, California State University Fullerton, United States of America