Beschreibung:
This book examines the behavior of structural members and systems to aid in the structural design of tall buildings in conjunction with the latest building codes. These code provisions are subject to change periodically. Familiarity with current methodologies is essential to designing structures that comply with legally adapted standards in a safe, economic, and efficient manner. However, the first nine chapters explain the fundamental principles of structural engineering in such a manner as to be entirely independent of code regulations.
Loads on Building Structures. Wind Loads. Earthquake Effects on Buildings. Wind Design with Particular Reference to ASCE 7-10. Seismic Design with Particular Reference to ASCE 7-10 Seismic Provisions. Performance-Based Design. Preliminary Calculations to Ensure Validity of Computer Analysis. Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Special Topics. Torsion. Seismic Design: A Pictorial Review. Steel Buildings: Bolted and Welded Connections, Gravity, and Lateral Load-Resisting Systems and Details. Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Structural System and Details. Composite Buildings: Structural System and Details. Bibliography. Index.