nehrp commentary on the guidelines for the seismic rehabilitation of
... Issued by FEMA in furtherance of the Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction ...
... Issued by FEMA in furtherance of the Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction ...
Height - Housing Regulation Database
... 2.44 STORY - That portion of a building contained between any floor and the floor or roof next above it, but not including any portion so contained if more than one-half of such portion vertically is below the average finished grade of the ground adjoining such building. 2.45 HALF-STORY - That porti ...
... 2.44 STORY - That portion of a building contained between any floor and the floor or roof next above it, but not including any portion so contained if more than one-half of such portion vertically is below the average finished grade of the ground adjoining such building. 2.45 HALF-STORY - That porti ...
Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Structures Notes (RRS)
... Deterioration of reinforced concrete structure due to corrosion of steel is a cause of global concern. The losses due to corrosion every year run in to millions of rupees and any solution to this universal problem of corrosion has a direct bearing economy of the country. It is estimated that about 3 ...
... Deterioration of reinforced concrete structure due to corrosion of steel is a cause of global concern. The losses due to corrosion every year run in to millions of rupees and any solution to this universal problem of corrosion has a direct bearing economy of the country. It is estimated that about 3 ...
Tall Building Design Guidelines
... since the early twentieth century. In 1905, the steel frame of the Traders Bank Building at Yonge and King rose to 14-storeys to become the tallest building in the British Empire. Over the course of the following century, the form of tall buildings in Toronto continuously evolved, responding to chan ...
... since the early twentieth century. In 1905, the steel frame of the Traders Bank Building at Yonge and King rose to 14-storeys to become the tallest building in the British Empire. Over the course of the following century, the form of tall buildings in Toronto continuously evolved, responding to chan ...
Comparison of Structural Design Actions Part 4: Earthquake Actions
... This report investigates the differences between the old AS1170.4:1993 code and the new AS1170.4:2007 code and has examined the implications to building frame structural systems. The principles of seismic design and the advances in the field that lead to development of the new AS1170.4:2007 code [7] ...
... This report investigates the differences between the old AS1170.4:1993 code and the new AS1170.4:2007 code and has examined the implications to building frame structural systems. The principles of seismic design and the advances in the field that lead to development of the new AS1170.4:2007 code [7] ...
here - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... Foreword The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Mo ...
... Foreword The Building Act 2004 extends the previous definition of the range of buildings that could be earthquake-prone. All but small residential buildings are now covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to adopt policies on earthquakeprone buildings. Mo ...
Section 1 - New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Inc.
... could be earthquake-prone. All but small resid ential buildings are no w covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to ado pt policies o n earthquakeprone buildings. Most of these require evaluations of the likely structural performance of buildings that cou ...
... could be earthquake-prone. All but small resid ential buildings are no w covered by the new definition. Territorial Authorities have been required by the Act to ado pt policies o n earthquakeprone buildings. Most of these require evaluations of the likely structural performance of buildings that cou ...
GEM Building Taxonomy Version 2.0
... Taxonomy data model is highly flexible and has been incorporated within a relational database architecture. Due to its ability to represent building typologies using a shorthand form, it is also possible to use the taxonomy for non-database applications, and we discuss possible applications or adapt ...
... Taxonomy data model is highly flexible and has been incorporated within a relational database architecture. Due to its ability to represent building typologies using a shorthand form, it is also possible to use the taxonomy for non-database applications, and we discuss possible applications or adapt ...
ST7204-Earthquake Analysis and Design of Structures
... Structural Systems - Types of Buildings - Causes of damage - Planning Considerations - Philosophy and Principle of Earthquake Resistant Design - Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design - Earthquake ...
... Structural Systems - Types of Buildings - Causes of damage - Planning Considerations - Philosophy and Principle of Earthquake Resistant Design - Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design - Earthquake ...
Chapter 31 - Special Construction
... be designed to resist the loads set forth in Chapter 16 of this Code except that structures or parts thereof which are intended to be removed or repositioned during periods of high wind velocity shall be designed in their open or extended position to design pressures based on a basic wind speed of m ...
... be designed to resist the loads set forth in Chapter 16 of this Code except that structures or parts thereof which are intended to be removed or repositioned during periods of high wind velocity shall be designed in their open or extended position to design pressures based on a basic wind speed of m ...
3–8 Storey Modular Element Buildings
... residential buildings. It is intended for designers, contractors, building owners and developers. The core of the system are Stora Enso’s structural wall panels and floor slabs, which form the strong and stable load-bearing structure of each modular element. The elements are built in controlled f ...
... residential buildings. It is intended for designers, contractors, building owners and developers. The core of the system are Stora Enso’s structural wall panels and floor slabs, which form the strong and stable load-bearing structure of each modular element. The elements are built in controlled f ...
Energy-based damage index for steel structures
... Jirsa 2005, Rodriguez and Padilla 2008). However, there is a challenge to study and calibrate the use of such indices for the practical structural evaluation of complex structures. Within this context, an energy-based damage index which explicitly accounts for the effects of cumulative plastic defor ...
... Jirsa 2005, Rodriguez and Padilla 2008). However, there is a challenge to study and calibrate the use of such indices for the practical structural evaluation of complex structures. Within this context, an energy-based damage index which explicitly accounts for the effects of cumulative plastic defor ...
Seismic Hazard, Building Codes and Mitigation Options for
... Recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994); Kobe, Japan (1995); Turkey (1999); and JiJi, Taiwan (1999) have revealed that an earthquake does not necessarily have to be the “big one” to cause widespread destruction, especially among the older buildings. Past earthquakes have also demonstrate ...
... Recent earthquakes in Northridge, California (1994); Kobe, Japan (1995); Turkey (1999); and JiJi, Taiwan (1999) have revealed that an earthquake does not necessarily have to be the “big one” to cause widespread destruction, especially among the older buildings. Past earthquakes have also demonstrate ...
guidelines for structural engineers
... c) Diary and Scope of the Visual Inspection - Dates of inspection for different parts of the buildings - Description of any areas not covered by the visual inspection, the reasons and an assessment of whether such areas are critical to overall structural integrity of the building. d) Survey of Loadi ...
... c) Diary and Scope of the Visual Inspection - Dates of inspection for different parts of the buildings - Description of any areas not covered by the visual inspection, the reasons and an assessment of whether such areas are critical to overall structural integrity of the building. d) Survey of Loadi ...
Guideline for Seismic Upgrading of Building Structures
... architectural components, is another impOliant consideration. The stiff elements attract the load and therefore fail first, whereas the flexible elements do not carry much load until after the stiff elements have failed. If, as a consequence of this, part of the building loses ...
... architectural components, is another impOliant consideration. The stiff elements attract the load and therefore fail first, whereas the flexible elements do not carry much load until after the stiff elements have failed. If, as a consequence of this, part of the building loses ...
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: NONCOMBUSTIBLE
... Other professions typically have time and support staff to make critical decisions. A physician attending to an ill patient has time to ask questions, conduct research, and make decisions on how best to treat the patient. For difficult building construction problems, a team of fire and building desi ...
... Other professions typically have time and support staff to make critical decisions. A physician attending to an ill patient has time to ask questions, conduct research, and make decisions on how best to treat the patient. For difficult building construction problems, a team of fire and building desi ...
The diamond pattern framework of this high-rise building
... Often, it is the anticipation of the various loads that will be imposed on the structure that provides the basic type of structure that will be chosen for design. For example, high-rise structures must endure large lateral loadings caused by wind, and so shear walls and tubular frame systems are sel ...
... Often, it is the anticipation of the various loads that will be imposed on the structure that provides the basic type of structure that will be chosen for design. For example, high-rise structures must endure large lateral loadings caused by wind, and so shear walls and tubular frame systems are sel ...
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF SHEAR WALL ARRANGEMENT
... Figure 2-10 Common building performance levels .......................................................................22 Figure 2-11 Performance point obtained by capacity spectrum procedure ...................................27 Figure 2-12 Bilinear representation of capacity curve for displacement ...
... Figure 2-10 Common building performance levels .......................................................................22 Figure 2-11 Performance point obtained by capacity spectrum procedure ...................................27 Figure 2-12 Bilinear representation of capacity curve for displacement ...
CONTENTS - DistroDoc
... walls are constructed to counter the effects of lateral load acting on a structure. In residential construction, shear walls are straight external walls that typically form a box which provides all of the lateral support for the building.When shear walls are designed and constructed properly, and th ...
... walls are constructed to counter the effects of lateral load acting on a structure. In residential construction, shear walls are straight external walls that typically form a box which provides all of the lateral support for the building.When shear walls are designed and constructed properly, and th ...
Experimental Seismic Performance Evaluation of Unreinforced Brick
... in both directions. To simulate vertical precompression from the adjacent parts of the building, 13.5 in. walls were provided all around the slab over the center line of the walls. To simulate dead load from the roof treatment, a 10-inch-thick layer of sand was provided on top of the roof. The model ...
... in both directions. To simulate vertical precompression from the adjacent parts of the building, 13.5 in. walls were provided all around the slab over the center line of the walls. To simulate dead load from the roof treatment, a 10-inch-thick layer of sand was provided on top of the roof. The model ...
Detailed Seismic Assessment Report
... 16.95m. In the longitudinal direction, reinforced concrete walls with significant structural openings provide stability whilst in the transverse direction this is catered for by reinforced concrete cantilever columns. The roof is supported by pinned base steel portal frames which sit atop the concre ...
... 16.95m. In the longitudinal direction, reinforced concrete walls with significant structural openings provide stability whilst in the transverse direction this is catered for by reinforced concrete cantilever columns. The roof is supported by pinned base steel portal frames which sit atop the concre ...
STEEL BUILDINGS IN EUROPE Multi-Storey Steel Buildings Part 2
... foundations. Integrated beams are also beneficial where the beam depth is minimised, such as in renovation applications. Other forms of floor construction, such as precast concrete units, are also covered. Tables are provided for preliminary design of the various structural systems, with typical lay ...
... foundations. Integrated beams are also beneficial where the beam depth is minimised, such as in renovation applications. Other forms of floor construction, such as precast concrete units, are also covered. Tables are provided for preliminary design of the various structural systems, with typical lay ...
Three Early Designs by Mies van der Rohe
... seem influenced by contemporary photographs of American skyscrapersunder construction, such as Alfred Stieglitz' "Old and New New York"of 9Io08(I). Mies's suggestion to use glass for the non-load-bearing walls had already been executed at innumerable steel-frame structures for department stores, ind ...
... seem influenced by contemporary photographs of American skyscrapersunder construction, such as Alfred Stieglitz' "Old and New New York"of 9Io08(I). Mies's suggestion to use glass for the non-load-bearing walls had already been executed at innumerable steel-frame structures for department stores, ind ...
3-D Pushover Analysis for Damage Assessment of Buildings
... design earthquake will produce on the building is determined. The extent of damage experienced by the building at this target displacement is considered representative of the damage experienced by the building when subjected to design level ground shaking. This approach has been developed by many re ...
... design earthquake will produce on the building is determined. The extent of damage experienced by the building at this target displacement is considered representative of the damage experienced by the building when subjected to design level ground shaking. This approach has been developed by many re ...
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of over 40 floors, mostly designed for office, commercial and residential uses. A skyscraper can also be called a high-rise, but the term skyscraper is often used for buildings higher than 150 m (492 ft). For buildings above a height of 300 m (984 ft), the term Supertall can be used, while skyscrapers reaching beyond 600 m (1,969 ft) are classified as Megatall.One common feature of skyscrapers is having a steel framework that supports curtain walls. These curtain walls either bear on the framework below or are suspended from the framework above, rather than load-bearing walls of conventional construction. Some early skyscrapers have a steel frame that enables the construction of load-bearing walls taller than of those made of reinforced concrete. Modern skyscrapers' walls are not load-bearing and most skyscrapers are characterized by large surface areas of windows made possible by the concept of steel frame and curtain walls. However, skyscrapers can have curtain walls that mimic conventional walls and a small surface area of windows. Modern skyscrapers often have a tubular structure, and are designed to act like a hollow cylinder to resist lateral loads (wind, seismic, etc.). To appear more slender, allow less wind exposure and to transmit more daylight to the ground, many skyscrapers have a design with setbacks.