| Authors | HARRY G. POULOS |
|---|---|
| Pages | 561 |
| Language | English |
| Format | |
| Size | 49.7 MB |
Tall Building Foundation Design
Tall Building Foundation Design
Contents
- Definition Of A Tall Building
- Evolution Of Tall Buildings
- Building Components
- Building Component Costs
- Social Aspects Of Tall Buildings
- The Spread Of Tall Buildings
- Limits To Height Of Tall Buildings
- Foundation Requirements
- Scope Of This Book
- Characteristics Of Tall Buildings
- Some Key Features Of Tall Buildings
- Architectural Forms
- Structural Forms
- Interior Structures
- Exterior Structures
- Structural Materials
- Some Other Factors Controlling Building Performance
- Inter-Storey Drift
- Differential Shortening
- Dynamic Characteristics
- Approximations For Natural Period Of Structure
- Damping Systems
- Passive Systems
- Active Systems
- Building Height Related To Number Of Storeys
- Selection Of Foundation Type
- Introduction
- Factors Affecting Foundation Selection
- Raft/Mat Foundation
- Concepts
- Tall Building Foundation Design
