Publisher's Synopsis
Tall and supertall building design methods and applications-thoroughly revised for the latest advances
This fully updated guide clearly explains the structural systems, codes, and calculations used in the design and construction of tall and supertall buildings. This new edition has been reconceived to provide more practical and applied information to help you understand the design procedures and code provisions involved. The book discusses the latest versions of relevant codes and standards, including the 2018 IBC, ASCE 7-16, ACI 318, and AISC 360 & 341.
Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design of Tall and Supertall Buildings, Third Edition addresses the latest materials, technologies, and construction techniques being used in the field, including the use of BIM for tall buildings and monitoring methods for building movement. Readers will get brand-new case studies encompassing a variety of tall and supertall buildings from North America, Asia, and Europe that illustrate real-world applications.
- Explains how to apply the building codes and standards required for steel, concrete, and composite tall buildings
- Expands coverage to include supertall buildings
- Written by a pair of structural engineers and experienced authors
