Structural Design in Building Conservation
Structural Design in Building Conservation

Author: Dimitris Theodossopoulos

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1134019912

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No building is properly conserved if it is not structurally sound. Consequently architects, engineers and conservation officers need an adequate grounding in the technology, the materials and the historic origins of the building in order to complete a conservation project successfully. Structural Design in Building Conservation deals with design issues and technical choices, showing how they are integrated with the planning and architectural outcomes in a conservation project. It brings together theory with current conservation technology, discussing the possibilities of structural details and strategies in architectural expression. Case studies are central to this, and these are organised around such themes as the addition of roofs, requalification of space, strengthening and re-use of fabric, repristination, additions, completions, stiffness adjustments, and the correction of past mistakes. The reader is encouraged to examine the technical details of these real projects, and explore the possible solutions. The philosophy of structural interventions is introduced in the context of conservation theories and practices in various European countries. The main types of strengthening, repairs and interventions are explained using different building types, and the structural nature of the main elements to be strengthened (linear structures, frames, plates and shells) is explored in detail. Case studies included cover a very wide range of historic types and conversions, not only monumental masonry structures like neoclassical buildings, major temples, churches, public buildings and museums, but also more utilitarian structures like historic mills, early reinforced concrete structures and vaulting types. This is essential reading for all students of architectural conservation, and practicing architects and engineers who are involved in conservation projects.

Advanced Modelling Techniques in Structural Design
Advanced Modelling Techniques in Structural Design

Author: Feng Fu

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1118825454

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The successful design and construction of iconic new buildings relies on a range of advanced technologies, in particular on advanced modelling techniques. In response to the increasingly complex buildings demanded by clients and architects, structural engineers have developed a range of sophisticated modelling software to carry out the necessary structural analysis and design work. Advanced Modelling Techniques in Structural Design introduces numerical analysis methods to both students and design practitioners. It illustrates the modelling techniques used to solve structural design problems, covering most of the issues that an engineer might face, including lateral stability design of tall buildings; earthquake; progressive collapse; fire, blast and vibration analysis; non-linear geometric analysis and buckling analysis . Resolution of these design problems are demonstrated using a range of prestigious projects around the world, including the Buji Khalifa; Willis Towers; Taipei 101; the Gherkin; Millennium Bridge; Millau viaduct and the Forth Bridge, illustrating the practical steps required to begin a modelling exercise and showing how to select appropriate software tools to address specific design problems.

A Practical Course in Advanced Structural Design
A Practical Course in Advanced Structural Design

Author: Tim Huff

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-03-31

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1000367460

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A Practical Course in Advanced Structural Design is written from the perspective of a practicing engineer, one with over 35 years of experience, now working in the academic world, who wishes to pass on lessons learned over the course of a structural engineering career. The book covers essential topics that will enable beginning structural engineers to gain an advanced understanding prior to entering the workforce, as well as topics which may receive little or no attention in a typical undergraduate curriculum. For example, many new structural engineers are faced with issues regarding estimating collapse loadings during earthquakes and establishing fatigue requirements for cyclic loading – but are typically not taught the underlying methodologies for a full understanding. Features: Advanced practice-oriented guidance on structural building and bridge design in a single volume. Detailed treatment of earthquake ground motion from multiple specifications (ASCE 7-16, ASCE 4-16, ASCE 43-05, AASHTO). Details of calculations for the advanced student as well as the practicing structural engineer. Practical example problems and numerous photographs from the author’s projects throughout. A Practical Course in Advanced Structural Design will serve as a useful text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate civil engineering students as well as practicing structural engineers.

Structural Design for Architecture
Structural Design for Architecture

Author: Angus Macdonald

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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Intended principally for use by students of architecture, this book provides information required for making sensible choices on the structural aspects of architectural design.

Design and Analysis of Tall and Complex Structures
Design and Analysis of Tall and Complex Structures

Author: Feng Fu

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0081011210

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The design of tall buildings and complex structures involves challenging activities, including: scheme design, modelling, structural analysis and detailed design. This book provides structural designers with a systematic approach to anticipate and solve issues for tall buildings and complex structures. This book begins with a clear and rigorous exposition of theories behind designing tall buildings. After this is an explanation of basic issues encountered in the design process. This is followed by chapters concerning the design and analysis of tall building with different lateral stability systems, such as MRF, shear wall, core, outrigger, bracing, tube system, diagrid system and mega frame. The final three chapters explain the design principles and analysis methods for complex and special structures. With this book, researchers and designers will find a valuable reference on topics such as tall building systems, structure with complex geometry, Tensegrity structures, membrane structures and offshore structures. Numerous worked-through examples of existing prestigious projects around the world (such as Jeddah Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Petronas Tower etc.) are provided to assist the reader’s understanding of the topic Provides the latest modelling methods in design such as BIM and Parametric Modelling technique Detailed explanations of widely used programs in current design practice, such as SAP2000, ETABS, ANSYS, and Rhino Modelling case studies for all types of tall buildings and complex structures, such as: Buttressed Core system, diagrid system, Tube system, Tensile structures and offshore structures etc.

Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction
Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction

Author: Nader Ghafoori

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-10-29

Total Pages: 1890

ISBN-13: 1439859434

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Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction addresses the latest developments in innovative and integrative technologies and solutions in structural engineering and construction, including: Concrete, masonry, steel and composite structures; Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering; Bridges and

Conceptual Structural Design
Conceptual Structural Design

Author: Olga Popovic Larsen

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780727732354

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This book aims to brige the gap between engineers' and architects' understanding of structural form. Its intention is to inspire the development of innovative and viable structures. It presents case studies where imaginative structural forms are in harmony with the architectural concept and at the same time present very efficient solutions to technical and structural problems.

Structural Design In Steel
Structural Design In Steel

Author: Sarawar Alam Raz

Publisher: New Age International

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 638

ISBN-13: 9788122413670

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This Book Represents The Translation Of The Author'S Structural Design Experience In The United States Of America In Terms Of The Indian Code Of Practice And His Perception Of The Needs Of The Engineering Students Of The Indian Schools.A Former Lecturer In Civil Engineering At Aligarh Muslim University In India And, Later, A Practicing Engineer In The U.S.A. Over Three Decades, The Author Has Presented A Pleasant And Useful Blend Of The Theory And Practice Of Structural Design In Steel. The Book Incorporates Just Enough Theory For The Readers To Feel Comfortable With The Details Of The Design Problems That Form An Integral Part Of This Presentation. The Basic Concepts And Fundamental ``Building Blocks`` Of Steel Design Presented In The ``Traditional`` Chapters On Structural Fasteners, Tension Members, Beams Etc., Are Later Used To Familiarize The Readers With The More Interesting And Challenging Design Topics Of Special Connections, Multistorey Building Frames, Industrial Buildings And Plastic Analysis And Design. Illustrative Examples With A Practical Bias Are Extensively Used And Problems In Day-To-Day Engineering With Possible Solutions Are Emphasized.Written In An Easy And Concise Style, The Book Incorporates A Large Number Of Example Problems Along With A Set Of Expanded Steel Tables To Help The Readers Hone Their Knowledge And Skills. Students As Well As Practicing Engineers Will Find This Book Of Considerable Interest And Use.

Optimal Structural Design under Stability Constraints
Optimal Structural Design under Stability Constraints

Author: Antoni Gajewski

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9400927541

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The first optimal design problem for an elastic column subject to buckling was formulated by Lagrange over 200 years ago. However, rapid development of structural optimization under stability constraints occurred only in the last twenty years. In numerous optimal structural design problems the stability phenomenon becomes one of the most important factors, particularly for slender and thin-walled elements of aerospace structures, ships, precision machines, tall buildings etc. In engineering practice stability constraints appear more often than it might be expected; even when designing a simple beam of constant width and variable depth, the width - if regarded as a design variable - is finally determined by a stability constraint (lateral stability). Mathematically, optimal structural design under stability constraints usually leads to optimization with respect to eigenvalues, but some cases fall even beyond this type of problems. A total of over 70 books has been devoted to structural optimization as yet, but none of them has treated stability constraints in a sufficiently broad and comprehensive manner. The purpose of the present book is to fill this gap. The contents include a discussion of the basic structural stability and structural optimization problems and the pertinent solution methods, followed by a systematic review of solutions obtained for columns, arches, bar systems, plates, shells and thin-walled bars. A unified approach based on Pontryagin's maximum principle is employed inasmuch as possible, at least to problems of columns, arches and plates. Parametric optimization is discussed as well.