1st Edition
Tall Building Design Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ASCE 7-10, Chapter 11, Seismic Design Criteria
ASCE 7-10, Chapter 12, Seismic Design Requirements for Building
Structures
Performance-Based Design
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Figures and Tables Explaining the Fundamentals of Seismic Design
Steel Buildings: Bolted and Welded Connections, Gravity, and Lateral Load-Resisting Systems and Details
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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
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Characteristics of Reinforced Concrete
Formwork Considerations
Floor Systems
Prestressed Concrete
Foundations
Lateral Load Resisting System
Structural Systems
Composite Buildings: Structural System and Details
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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