Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings Steel and Composite Construction

An easy-to-follow guide to theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of wind and earthquake engineering, this book addresses various aspects of wind and earthquake engineering, code provisions, and detailing techniques to make structures as earthquake-proof as possible.

As software skills rise to the forefront of design concerns, the art of structural conceptualization is often minimized. Structural engineering, however, requires the marriage of artistic and intuitive designs with mathematical accuracy and detail. Computer analysis works to solidify and extend the creative idea or concept that might have started out as a sketch on the back of an envelope. From Sketches on the Back of an Envelope to Elegant, Economical Buildings—The Art of Structural Conceptualization Bridging the gap between the conceptual approach and computer analysis, Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings: Steel and Composite Construction integrates the design aspects of steel and composite buildings in one volume. Using conceptual thinking and basic strength of material concepts as foundations, the book shows engineers how to use imperfect information to estimate the answer to larger and more complex design problems by breaking them down into more manageable pieces. Written by an accomplished structural engineer, this book discusses the behavior and design of lateral load-resisting systems; the gravity design of steel and composite floors and columns; and methods for determining wind loads. It also examines the behavior and design of buildings subject to inelastic cyclic deformation during large earthquakes—with an emphasis on visual and descriptive analysis—as well as the anatomy of seismic provisions and the rehabilitation of seismically vulnerable steel buildings. Intuitive Techniques for Construction and Design The book covers a range of special topics, including performance-based design and human tolerance for the wind-induced dynamic motions of tall buildings. It also presents preliminary analysis techniques, graphical approaches for determining wind and seismic loads, and graphical aids for estimating unit-quantity of structural steel. The final chapter deals with the art of connection design. Forty case studies—from New York’s Empire State Building to Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers—highlight the aspects of conceptualization that are key in the design of tall and ultra-tall buildings. A comprehensive design reference, this book guides engineers to visualize, conceptualize, and realize structural systems for tall buildings that are elegant and economical.

Lateral Load Resisting Systems for Steel BuildingsPreviewRigid FramesFrames with Fully Restrained ConnectionsConcentric Braced FramesEccentric Braced FramesBuckling-Restrained Brace FrameSteel Plate Shear WallStaggered TrussInteracting System of Braced and Rigid FramesCore and Outrigger SystemsFrame Tube SystemIrregular TubeTrussed TubeBundled TubeUltimate High-Efficiency Systems for Ultra Tall Buildings Lateral Load-Resisting Systems for Composite BuildingsPreviewComposite MembersComposite SubsystemsComposite Building SystemsSeismic Design of Composite Buildings Gravity Systems for Steel BuildingsPreviewGeneral ConsiderationsDesign of Members Subject to CompressionDesign of Members Subject to BendingTension MembersDesign for Shear, Additional CommentsDesign of Members for Combined Forces and Torsion (in Other Words, Members Subjected to Torture)Design for StabilityAISC 360-10 Stability ProvisionsUnderstanding How Commercial Software Works Gravity Systems for Composite BuildingsPreviewComposite Metal DeckComposite BeamsComposite Joists and TrussesOther Types of Composite Floor ConstructionContinuous Composite BeamsNonprismatic Composite Beams and GirdersMoment-Connected Composite Haunch GirdersComposite Stub GirdersComposite Columns Wind LoadsPreviewDesign ConsiderationsVariation of Wind Velocity with Height (Velocity Profile)Probabilistic ApproachVortex SheddingASCE 7-05 Wind Load ProvisionsWind-Tunnel TestsBuilding DriftHuman Response to Wind-Induced Building MotionsStructural Properties Required for Wind-Tunnel Data AnalysisPeriod Determination for Wind DesignASCE 7-10 Wind Load Provisions Seismic DesignPreviewStructural DynamicsSeismic Design ConsiderationsASCE 7-05 Seismic Design Criteria and Requirements: Overview Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, ANSI/AISC 341-10PreviewAISC 341-10 Seismic Provisions, OverviewAISC 341-10, Detailed DiscussionPrequalified Seismic Moment ConnectionList of Significant Technical Provisions of AISC 341-05/10Additional Comments on Seismic Design of Steel Buildings Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Steel BuildingsPreviewSocial Issues in Seismic RehabilitationGeneral Steps in Seismic RehabilitationSeismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings ASCE/SEI Standard 41-06 Special TopicsPreviewArchitectural Review of Tall BuildingsEvolution of High-Rise ArchitectureTall BuildingsBuilding Motion PerceptionStructural DampingPerformance-Based DesignPreliminary Analysis Techniques Connection DetailsPreview References Index

Dr. Bungale S. Taranath, PhD, PE, SE, is a corporate consultant to DeSimone Consulting Engineers, a consulting firm, with offices in New York, Miami, San Francisco, New Haven, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. He has extensive experience in the design of concrete, steel, and composite tall buildings and has served as principal-in-charge for many notable high-rise buildings. Dr. Taranath is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Concrete Institute, and a registered structural and professional engineer in several states. He has conducted research into the behavior of tall buildings and shear wall structures and is the author of a number of published papers on torsion analysis and multistory construction projects. He has published four books: Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings: Steel and Composite Construction; Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design of Tall Buildings; Wind and Earthquake Resistant Buildings: Structural Analysis and Design; and Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings. Three of his books were translated into Chinese and Korean and are widely referenced throughout Asia. Dr. Taranath has conducted seminars on tall-building design in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, India, and England. Dr. Taranath’s passion for tall buildings has never waned. Today, his greatest joy is sharing that enthusiasm with owners, architects, and fellow structural engineers to develop imaginative solutions for seemingly impossible structures.