
intro architecture
... 8. Have students extend their arms to meet and form a roof. Walls support the roof. The walls and roof together represent enclosure and a completed building. 9. Have a student enter and leave the building through the doorway. Discuss function--how a building is used. 10. Discuss possibilities for ch ...
... 8. Have students extend their arms to meet and form a roof. Walls support the roof. The walls and roof together represent enclosure and a completed building. 9. Have a student enter and leave the building through the doorway. Discuss function--how a building is used. 10. Discuss possibilities for ch ...
Seismic Design of Eccentrically Braced Space Frame J C
... induce tensile and compressive stress reversals, so that the design of truss members can be easily optimized. The other is that the flexural strength demand imposed by the gravity load is limited (no fixed end moment at the truss ends due to the dead load), and therefore, a strong column weak girder ...
... induce tensile and compressive stress reversals, so that the design of truss members can be easily optimized. The other is that the flexural strength demand imposed by the gravity load is limited (no fixed end moment at the truss ends due to the dead load), and therefore, a strong column weak girder ...
Effect of Discontinuous Load Path on Seismic Performance of
... along certain directions that result in stress concentrations at quantifiable manner, for example a parameter ranging from 0 all points where the load paths bend. to 1. Structural Stiffness, Strength and Ductility: The next three F. Discontinuities in Columns overall properties of a building, namely ...
... along certain directions that result in stress concentrations at quantifiable manner, for example a parameter ranging from 0 all points where the load paths bend. to 1. Structural Stiffness, Strength and Ductility: The next three F. Discontinuities in Columns overall properties of a building, namely ...
REVIEW OF SEISMIC STRENGTHENING GUIDELINES FOR R. C.
... hidden complexities. The designer understands the process and therefore has better control, while advice is provided by commentary on assumptions and limitations. An evaluation can be undertaken without reference to other documents, hence making the process as straight forward as possible. Analytica ...
... hidden complexities. The designer understands the process and therefore has better control, while advice is provided by commentary on assumptions and limitations. An evaluation can be undertaken without reference to other documents, hence making the process as straight forward as possible. Analytica ...
design of steel structures for blast
... existing buildings evaluated and upgraded to provide ability to resist the effects of potential blasts and other incidents that could cause extreme local damage. While it may be possible to design buildings to resist such attacks without severe damage, the loading effects associated with these hazar ...
... existing buildings evaluated and upgraded to provide ability to resist the effects of potential blasts and other incidents that could cause extreme local damage. While it may be possible to design buildings to resist such attacks without severe damage, the loading effects associated with these hazar ...
ELASTIC BEHAVIOUR OF BUILDING SUBJECTED TO
... Natural period, Tn of a building is the time taken by it to undergo one complete cycle of oscillation. It is an inherent property of a building controlled by its mass (m) and stiffness (k). These three quantities are related k ...
... Natural period, Tn of a building is the time taken by it to undergo one complete cycle of oscillation. It is an inherent property of a building controlled by its mass (m) and stiffness (k). These three quantities are related k ...
Design against progressive collapse
... columns must be restrained horizontally at each floor with a force equivalent to not less than 3 percent of the ultimate ...
... columns must be restrained horizontally at each floor with a force equivalent to not less than 3 percent of the ultimate ...
The structural design of Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE
... Calculations were carried out based on the principle of area moment to work out a multiplier on lateral movement. This resulted in a net increase of 110% on the calculated value of lateral movement due to load from level +236m and above. In applying a creep coefficient of 1.1, long-term deflections we ...
... Calculations were carried out based on the principle of area moment to work out a multiplier on lateral movement. This resulted in a net increase of 110% on the calculated value of lateral movement due to load from level +236m and above. In applying a creep coefficient of 1.1, long-term deflections we ...
Power_Point_ - An-Najah National University
... Structural analysis comprises of set of physical and mathematical laws required to study and predict the behaviour of structures under a given set of actions. The structural analysis of the model is aimed to determine the external reactions at the supports and the internal forces like bending moment ...
... Structural analysis comprises of set of physical and mathematical laws required to study and predict the behaviour of structures under a given set of actions. The structural analysis of the model is aimed to determine the external reactions at the supports and the internal forces like bending moment ...
Retrofit Methods to Mitigate Progressive Collapse
... its individual members and connections. This also means that the mechanics of the response must be better understood and predicted if we are to effectively address such futuristic designs. 1.3.2 Key Features of Retrofit Design One key feature common among designs that perform well under blast loads ...
... its individual members and connections. This also means that the mechanics of the response must be better understood and predicted if we are to effectively address such futuristic designs. 1.3.2 Key Features of Retrofit Design One key feature common among designs that perform well under blast loads ...
Earthquake Towers Reading
... been the result of faulty building construction. For example, one earthquake in Agadir, Morocco was not strong enough to be recorded by seismographs at a distance more than 1,000 miles away, but the quake completely destroyed the city, killing more than 12,000 people. It wasn’t the severity of the q ...
... been the result of faulty building construction. For example, one earthquake in Agadir, Morocco was not strong enough to be recorded by seismographs at a distance more than 1,000 miles away, but the quake completely destroyed the city, killing more than 12,000 people. It wasn’t the severity of the q ...
Dynamic response of reinforced masonry columns in classical
... Previous analyses of the seismic response of classical columns have shown that these structures, despite their apparent instability to horizontal loads, are, in general, earthquake resistant (Psycharis et al. [5]), which is also proven from the fact that many classical monuments built in seismic pro ...
... Previous analyses of the seismic response of classical columns have shown that these structures, despite their apparent instability to horizontal loads, are, in general, earthquake resistant (Psycharis et al. [5]), which is also proven from the fact that many classical monuments built in seismic pro ...
Effects of Adding Structural Walls In The Bending Moments At
... 1- SPSW allows for less structural wall thickness in comparison to the thickness of concrete shear walls. 2- Compared to reinforced concrete shear walls, the steel shear wall is much lighter which can result in less weight to be carried by the columns and foundations as well as less seismic load due ...
... 1- SPSW allows for less structural wall thickness in comparison to the thickness of concrete shear walls. 2- Compared to reinforced concrete shear walls, the steel shear wall is much lighter which can result in less weight to be carried by the columns and foundations as well as less seismic load due ...
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN... Porto, Portugal, 30 June - 2 July 2014
... For member level, an earthquake with 2000-year return period and with PGA=0.38g in longitudinal direction is selected. Figure 7 shows the biaxial demand of four columns which are located in 1st storey namely: center, corner, façade (x) and (y) with corresponded interaction surpasses. The most import ...
... For member level, an earthquake with 2000-year return period and with PGA=0.38g in longitudinal direction is selected. Figure 7 shows the biaxial demand of four columns which are located in 1st storey namely: center, corner, façade (x) and (y) with corresponded interaction surpasses. The most import ...
Structure of Skyscraper
... Transfer truss usually adopted to provide spacious ground entrance. Building load from columns on upper floors is transferred down to fewer main columns (super / mega columns) through huge truss system (with height equivalent to 2-3 storeys), and then down to the underground foundation. ...
... Transfer truss usually adopted to provide spacious ground entrance. Building load from columns on upper floors is transferred down to fewer main columns (super / mega columns) through huge truss system (with height equivalent to 2-3 storeys), and then down to the underground foundation. ...
design, fabrication and assembly of a two-storey post
... ABSTRACT: Recent structural timber innovations at the University of Canterbury have led to the design, construction and experimental testing of a large scale, 2 storey, post-tensioned timber frame and wall building. The building system, referred to as Pres-Lam®, aims to minimise on-site construction ...
... ABSTRACT: Recent structural timber innovations at the University of Canterbury have led to the design, construction and experimental testing of a large scale, 2 storey, post-tensioned timber frame and wall building. The building system, referred to as Pres-Lam®, aims to minimise on-site construction ...
Case Study: Shanghai World Financial Center - ctbuh
... and the mega-columns (see Figure 5). Driven by the architectural form and by the limitations of the existing foundation piling, the new structural system reduced the cost of the structure and provided for speedier construction. KPF was able to capitalize on the presence of the outrigger trusses by i ...
... and the mega-columns (see Figure 5). Driven by the architectural form and by the limitations of the existing foundation piling, the new structural system reduced the cost of the structure and provided for speedier construction. KPF was able to capitalize on the presence of the outrigger trusses by i ...
Gerardo Mario Verderame, Iunio Iervolino, Paolo Ricci
... beam through a tooth jutting out of the R.C. beam. Photo by P. Ricci and G.M. Verderame ...
... beam through a tooth jutting out of the R.C. beam. Photo by P. Ricci and G.M. Verderame ...
III. Appendix - City of Woodland
... An architectural style of a combination of exterior and interior features. The use of simplicity stressed use of natural materials with design features such as heaviness and plain surfaces as basic characteristic to this style. A projecting strip of curvilinear profile projecting form a surface of a ...
... An architectural style of a combination of exterior and interior features. The use of simplicity stressed use of natural materials with design features such as heaviness and plain surfaces as basic characteristic to this style. A projecting strip of curvilinear profile projecting form a surface of a ...
BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
... • Can slide on one or both sides of an opening or into a central recess • Lattice type usually for security or to protect an area such as a lift or lift shaft. ...
... • Can slide on one or both sides of an opening or into a central recess • Lattice type usually for security or to protect an area such as a lift or lift shaft. ...
Building Design for Moderate Seismic Regions
... than cast-in-place concrete frames, and ordinary concentric braced frames are the preferred lateral force resisting system where architectural constraints allow. This paper discusses how Building Code and Reference Standard revisions have affected the design, detailing, fabrication and erection of t ...
... than cast-in-place concrete frames, and ordinary concentric braced frames are the preferred lateral force resisting system where architectural constraints allow. This paper discusses how Building Code and Reference Standard revisions have affected the design, detailing, fabrication and erection of t ...
CESEARCH
... up the interior of the building immensely. This innovative and efficient design, although very spacious, was thought to be almost flimsy. The floor trusses added stiffness to the structure. Very lightweight steel trusses spanning sixty feet, connected the exterior columns to the central core, suppor ...
... up the interior of the building immensely. This innovative and efficient design, although very spacious, was thought to be almost flimsy. The floor trusses added stiffness to the structure. Very lightweight steel trusses spanning sixty feet, connected the exterior columns to the central core, suppor ...
CIVIL14 - aes journals
... advantages when compared to other structural materials such as concrete, timber, plastics and newer composite materials. Steel is one of the friendliest environmental building material-steel is 100% recyclable [1]. In India we are using steel in industrial building. Using steel in Tall building cons ...
... advantages when compared to other structural materials such as concrete, timber, plastics and newer composite materials. Steel is one of the friendliest environmental building material-steel is 100% recyclable [1]. In India we are using steel in industrial building. Using steel in Tall building cons ...
Structural Failure of Buildings: Issues and
... The World Trade Centre towers used neither a steel skeleton nor reinforced concrete. They were designed as square tubes made of heavy, hollow welded sections, braced against buckling by the building floors. Massive foundations descended to bedrock since the towers had to be safe against winds and ot ...
... The World Trade Centre towers used neither a steel skeleton nor reinforced concrete. They were designed as square tubes made of heavy, hollow welded sections, braced against buckling by the building floors. Massive foundations descended to bedrock since the towers had to be safe against winds and ot ...
Column

A Column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words, a column is a compression member. The term column applies especially to a large round support (the shaft of the column) with a capital and a base or pedestal and made of stone, or appearing to be so. A small wooden or metal support is typically called a post, and supports with a rectangular or other non-round section are usually called piers. For the purpose of wind or earthquake engineering, columns may be designed to resist lateral forces. Other compression members are often termed ""columns"" because of the similar stress conditions. Columns are frequently used to support beams or arches on which the upper parts of walls or ceilings rest. In architecture, ""column"" refers to such a structural element that also has certain proportional and decorative features. A column might also be a decorative element not needed for structural purposes; many columns are ""engaged"", that is to say form part of a wall.