1st Edition

Tall Building Design Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems

By Bungale S. Taranath Copyright 2017
    872 Pages 794 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Addresses the Question Frequently Proposed to the Designer by Architects: "Can We Do This?

    Offering guidance on how to use code-based procedures while at the same time providing an understanding of why provisions are necessary, Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems methodically explores the structural behavior of steel, concrete, and composite members and systems. This text establishes the notion that design is a creative process, and not just an execution of framing proposals. It cultivates imaginative approaches by presenting examples specifically related to essential building codes and standards. Tying together precision and accuracy—it also bridges the gap between two design approaches—one based on initiative skill and the other based on computer skill.

    The book explains loads and load combinations typically used in building design, explores methods for determining design wind loads using the provisions of ASCE 7-10, and examines wind tunnel procedures. It defines conceptual seismic design, as the avoidance or minimization of problems created by the effects of seismic excitation. It introduces the concept of performance-based design (PBD). It also addresses serviceability considerations, prediction of tall building motions, damping devices, seismic isolation, blast-resistant design, and progressive collapse. The final chapters explain gravity and lateral systems for steel, concrete, and composite buildings.

    The Book Also Considers:

    • Preliminary analysis and design techniques
    • The structural rehabilitation of seismically vulnerable steel and concrete buildings
    • Design differences between code-sponsored approaches
    • The concept of ductility trade-off for strength

    Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems is a structural design guide and reference for practicing engineers and educators, as well as recent graduates entering the structural engineering profession. This text examines all major concrete, steel, and composite building systems, and uses the most up-to-date building codes.

    Loads on Building Structures

    Preview

    Dead Loads

    Occupancy Loads on Buildings

    Snow Loads on Buildings

    Dead Loads

    Live Loads

    Construction Loads

    Lateral Soil Load

    Snow, Rain, and Ice Loads

    Thermal and Settlement Loads

    Self-Straining Forces

    Dynamic Loads

    Abnormal Loads

    Classification of Buildings, Risk Categories, and Importance Factors

    Wind Loads

    Preview

    Description of Wind Forces

    Types of Wind Storms

    Wind/Building Interactions

    Behavior of Tall Buildings Subjected to Wind

    Scope, Effectiveness, and Limitations of Building Codes

    ASCE 7-10 Wind Load Provisions, Overview

    Earthquake Effects on Buildings

    Preview

    Inertial Forces and Acceleration

    Duration, Velocity, and Displacement

    Acceleration Amplification due to Soft Soil

    Natural Periods

    Building Resonance

    Site Response Spectrum

    Damping

    Ductility

    Earthquakes and Other Geologic Hazards

    Earthquake Measurements

    Determination of Local Earthquake Hazards

    Nonstructural Components

    Seismic Analysis Procedures

    System Selection

    Seismic Issues due to Configuration Irregularities

    Structural Dynamic

    Response Spectrum Method

    Seismic Design Considerations

    Lessons from Past Earthquakes

    Seismic Design Wrap-Up

    Dynamic Analysis, Theory

    Anatomy of Computer Response Spectrum Analyses

    Wind Design with Particular Reference to ASCE 7-10

    Preview

    Directional Procedure (Analytical Procedure): Overview

    Significant Changes in the ASCE - Wind Load Provisions

    ASCE 7-10 Wind Provisions Update: Summary

    Overview of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 26

    Discussion of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 26

    Discussion of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 27

    Discussion of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 28 (Envelope Procedure for MWFRS of Low-Rise Buildings)

    Discussion of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 29 (Wind Loads on Buildings Appurtenances and Other Structures)

    Discussion of ASCE 7-10, Chapter 30 (Wind Loads on Components and Cladding)

    Wind Tunnel Procedure

    Human Response to Wind-Induced Building Motions

    Building Periods

    Pedestrian Wind Studies

    Seismic Design with Particular Reference to ASCE 7-10 Seismic Provisions

    Preview

    ASCE 7-10, Chapter 11, Seismic Design Criteria

    ASCE 7-10, Chapter 12, Seismic Design Requirements for Building

    Structures

    Performance-Based Design

    Preview

    Definitions of Performance-Based Design

    Prescriptive Approach to Codes

    Performance-Based Approach

    Improving Performance to Reduce Seismic Risk

    Design and Performance Issues Relating to Commercial Office Buildings

    Current Specifications for Performance-Based Seismic Design

    Closing Comments

    Preliminary Calculations to Ensure Validity of Computer Analysis

    Preview

    Characterizing Structural Behavior

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Indeterminate Structures

    Preliminary Design: Concrete

    Estimation of Preliminary Wind Loads, ASCE 7-10

    Preliminary Seismic Base Shear, V, as a Percent of Building’s Seismic Weight, W

    Differential Shortening of Steel Columns

    Guidance for Preparing Conceptual Estimates

    Concept of Premium for Height

    Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings

    Preview

    Code-Sponsored Design

    Alternate Design Philosophy

    Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings ASCE/SEI Standard 41-06

    Common Deficiencies and Upgrade Methods: Concrete Building

    Concluding Remarks

    Seismic Strengthening Details

    Special Topics

    Preview

    Serviceability Considerations

    Damping Devices for Reducing Motion Perception

    Seismic Isolation

    Passive Energy Dissipation

    Blast-Resistant Design

    Failures and Distresses

    Buckling of Building under Its Own Weight

    Foundations

    Evolution of High-Rise Architecture

    Posttension Strengthening of Existing Structures

    Reinforced Concrete Special Moment Frames

    Torsion

    Preview

    Concept of Warping Behavior

    Sectorial Coordinate ω′

    Shear Center

    Evaluation of Produce Integrals

    Principal Sectorial Coordinate ωs Diagram

    Calculation of Sectorial Properties: Worked Example

    General Theory of Warping Torsion

    Torsion Analysis of Shear Wall Building: Worked Example

    Warping Torsion Constants for Open Sections

    Stiffness Method Using Warping-Column Model

    Seismic Design: A Pictorial Review

    Preview

    Figures and Tables Explaining the Fundamentals of Seismic Design

    Steel Buildings: Bolted and Welded Connections, Gravity, and Lateral Load-Resisting Systems and Details

    Preview

    General Considerations for Welds

    Methods of Welding Inspection

    Bearing versus Slip-Critical Connections

    Field Tolerances

    Brittle Fracture

    ASTM Specifications for Structural Shapes, Plates and Bars, and Fasteners

    Thermal Effects on Structural Steel

    Bolted Connections

    Bolts Subjected to Shear and Tension

    Tables and Figures Describing Gravity and Lateral Load-Resisting Systems

    Typical Details

    Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Structural System and Details

    Preview

    Characteristics of Reinforced Concrete

    Formwork Considerations

    Floor Systems

    Prestressed Concrete

    Foundations

    Lateral Load Resisting System

    Structural Systems

    Composite Buildings: Structural System and Details

    Preview

    Composite Metal Deck

    Specifications for Metal Deck: Overview

    ANSI/SDI (C1.0 Standard for Composite Floor Deck): A Brief

    Review

    Composite Beams

    Composite Joists and Trusses

    Other Types of Composite Floor Construction

    Continuous Composite Beams

    Nonprismatic Composite Beams and Girders

    Moment-Connected Composite Haunch Girders

    Composite Columns

    Design Tables and Details

    Bibliography

    Index

    Biography

    Dr. Bungale S. Taranath, PhD, PE, SE, had extensive experience in the design of concrete, steel, and composite tall buildings. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Concrete Institute, as well as a registered structural and professional engineer in several states. The author of a number of published papers on torsion analysis and multistory construction projects, Dr. Taranath published five books, three of which were translated into Chinese and Korean and are widely referenced throughout Asia. He also conducted seminars on tall building design in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, India, and England.

    "This book is an outstanding, comprehensive resource for all aspects of tall building design. I particularly appreciate the marriage of theory and practicality by having the foundation be a conceptual understanding that is then reinforced by code-based applications. This fact is what makes great engineers. Although it is a substantial text, it is not intimidating and is easily approached by new and advanced students. It is a text that students will want in their library as they move into their design careers."
    —David Naish, Assistant Professor, California State University Fullerton, USA

    "… one of the most comprehensive books covering structural design of high-rise buildings. Examples from the writer’s rich experiences are beneficial for young structural engineers."
    —Sang Dae Kim, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

    "Not only do I want to have it on the shelf, but also use it as a required textbook for my graduate course and technical electives. Dr. Taranath clearly demonstrates superior knowledge of building codes especially as it relates to wind engineering and earthquake engineering."
    —Dr. Hany J. Farran, professor of structural engineering, Cal Poly Pomona, California, USA