Tall Building Structures: Analysis and Design

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Examines structural aspects of high rise buildings, particularly fundamental approaches to the analysis of the behavior of different forms of building structures including frame, shear wall, tubular, core and outrigger-braced systems. Introductory chapters discuss the forces to which the structure is subjected, design criteria which are of the greatest relevance to tall buildings, and various structural forms which have developed over the years since the first skyscrapers were built at the turn of the century. A major chapter is devoted to the modeling of real structures for both preliminary and final analyses. Considerable attention is devoted to the assessment of the stability of the structure, and the significance of creep and shrinkage is discussed. A final chapter is devoted to the dynamic response of structures subjected to wind and earthquake forces. Includes both accurate computer-based and approximate methods of analysis.

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Compendio de sistemas estructurales.......2000-09-24

Es muy agradable poder contar con un texto que contenga una descripción completa de la mayoría de las tipologías y sistemas estructurales disponibles en el abanico del diseñador. Es una herramienta fundamental para orientar al estudiante contribuyendo a la formación de un "criterio" profesional de selección. Para el profesional es un manual de consulta permanente. Para el profesor un auxiliar muy valioso para la enseñanza-aprendizaje del comportamiento estructural. Como docente de facultad de arquitectura y profesional del diseño estructural considero que es un texto para tener muy a mano tanto en la bilbioteca personal como en la de las Universidades.

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Thoroughly updated, this superbly illustrated handbook provides a uniquely practical perspective on all aspects of steel, concrete, and composite use in the design of tall buildings. It alerts professionals to the latest codes and ANSI standards and includes dozens of case studies of important buildings throughout the world, providing in-depth insight into why and how specific structural system choices were made. It also discusses recent studies of seismic vulnerability. . .the effect of wind and seismic forces on design decisions. . .the use of lateral bracing concepts and gravity-based systems. . .computer modeling techniques that forecast the response of buildings to various forces. . .and much more.

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Bible.......2007-03-10

This book is the bible of structural engineering of tall buildings. Every designer should read it and every time you want to design a tower, you should use it. Thanks for hectic effort Prof. Taranth provided to help the structural engineers.

A must source for structural engineers.......2003-04-12

This is a great analysis and design book in tall buildings. You will find plenty of examples and discussions. Although the book does not get deep into some of the advanced topics, it is still a great source for structural engineers.

Very Practical and Useful Book.......2001-12-07

It is a very practical book containg material which will be useful to those engaged in the design of tall buildings. The unique thing about this book is the fact Taranath has given details of many important tall buildings,which will guide us before choosing a framework for the new building. He also explains how a structural system can be chosen. It has numerous practical examples. The code clauses are clearly explained.The Design for Wind and Earthquake are given in a nice manner with reference to latest codes of practices.His explanations are very easy to understand. Lateral and gravity systems for steel,concrete and composite constructions are given with numerous drawings in seperate chapters. Analysis techniques are given in an easy to understand fashion with less mathematical complexity. Design methods are also given. Discussion on related items such as damping and cladding systems,Foundation design,seismic design of Diaphragm ,etc. are also included. The data on Structural quantities will be a boon to those who want to have a preliminary estimate of the building, they are going to design. In all, it is a book worth buying and will serve as a reference for a long time. With this book and a proper software, we can design any tall building with ease.

Construction Technology for Tall Buildings

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Construction Technology for Tall Buildings
Michael Y. L. Chew , and Michael Chew Yit Lin
Manufacturer: Singapore University Press
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Not directly applicable to US market.......2007-04-01

I was searching for a book regarding high-rise concrete construction and settled on this one. As I suspected, the information in this book does not represent how things are done in the US market. (NOTE: Bamboo scaffolding on page 305 and shirtless/shoeless workers on page 213). The portion of the 417 page book related to concrete frame construction is only 20 pages. The book is not entirely useless but covers all topics only very briefly.

Tall Buildings Construction.......2006-02-23

This book is fairly well written. I noticed a few typos / factual errors, but that tends to be true of a lot of technical books that are published nowadays. I think the technical content of the book has been worth the purchase price. The book covers a variety of general technical issues related to the construction of tall buildings, sometimes on difficult site conditions. A good overview of the subject. Tends to focus primarily on structural engineering issues, which as a structural engineer myself, I appreciate.

Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings

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Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings
Bungale Taranath
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Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Lynn Beadle
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ASIN: 0415232414

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In this new millennium, given the continued expansion of technology, materials science and telecommunication coupled with development of social and geo political systems, we can expect the design and shape of our urban environment to change enormously. This two-volume set, the result of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 6th World Congress: Cities in the Third Millennium, examines the issues which must be addressed if we are to have a common understanding of the forces of change.
Experts in architecture, engineering and planning contribute a commentary on the existing condition of urban design, sociology and tall buildings, and expand the boundaries of new construction and engineering technology. These in-depth proceedings, bringing together the world's leading decision makers in urban development, will be essential reading for engineers, architects, planners and others involved with shaping the urban environment of the future.

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The Vertical Building Structure
Wolfgang Schueller
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Multi-purpose High-rise Towers and Tall Buildings

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Multi-purpose High-rise Towers and Tall Buildings
H. Viswanath
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Tall Building Structures: Analysis and Design

ASIN: 0419233008

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This volume presents the papers from the third in a series of international conferences on the design and construction of high-rise towers and tall buildings, organized by the International Federation of High-Rise Structures.

Building an International Community of Structural Engineers: Proceedings of Structures Congress XIV : Chicago, Illinois April 15-18, 1996

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Building an International Community of Structural Engineers: Proceedings of Structures Congress XIV : Chicago, Illinois April 15-18, 1996
Ill.) Structures Congress (14th : 1996 : Chicago
Manufacturer: American Society of Civil Engineers
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Cast-In-Place Concrete in Tall Building Design and Construction

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Cast-In-Place Concrete in Tall Building Design and Construction
L. G. Aycardi , and M. Saiidi
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This book describes all aspects of cast-in-place concrete design and construction, and presents several innovative state-of-the-art techniques that will challenge the ways engineers have traditionally approached such tall building projects. Some of the important issues covered include: an in-depth discussion of construction loads, including material, shoring, and reshoring; new materials and techniques, including fiber-reinforced and high-strength concrete; structural analysis; and alternate design methods. This book is an essential resource for all structural and construction engineers working on the design of tall reinforced concrete buildings.

Cold-Formed Steel in Tall Buildings (Tall Steel Buildings)

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Cold-Formed Steel in Tall Buildings (Tall Steel Buildings)
Rolf Baehre
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Grimmy: My Dad Was A Boxer (Mother Goose And Grimm)
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ASIN: 0812574613

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Grimmy is back! And he's funnier than ever in this brand-new collection from Pulitzer Prize winner Mike Peters. Grimmy is the wisecracking, opinionated, cat-terrorizing, postman-chasing, freeloading bon vivant who brings delighted smiles to the faces of his millions of adoring fans in the enormously popular cartoon strip Mother Goose and Grimm.

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