Simplified Dynamic Analysis of High-Rise Buildings

Simplified Dynamic Analysis of High-Rise Buildings
Author: Hideo Takabatake
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811371857
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This book presents a simple analytical method based on the extended rod theory that allows the earthquake resistance of high-rise buildings to be easily and accurately evaluated at the preliminary design stage. It also includes practical software for applying the extended rod theory to the dynamic analysis of actual buildings and structures. High-rise buildings in large cities, built on soft ground consisting of sedimentary rock, tend to have low natural frequency. If ground motion due to an earthquake occurs at distant hypocenters, the vibration wave can be propagated through several sedimentary layers and act on skyscrapers as a long-period ground motion, potentially producing a resonance phenomenon that can cause severe damage. Accordingly, there is a pressing need to gauge the earthquake resistance of existing skyscrapers and to improve their seismic performance. This book was written by authors who have extensive experience in tall-building seismic design in Japan. The software included enables readers to perform dynamic calculations of skyscrapers’ resistance to vibrations. As such, it offers a valuable resource for practitioners and engineers, as well as students of civil engineering.

Modelling and Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Dynamic Loading

Modelling and Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures for Dynamic Loading
Author: Christian Meyer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3709125243
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A comprehensive review of the material behavior of concrete under dynamic loads, especially impact and impuls, opens the volume. It is followed by a summary of the various analytical tools available to engineers interested in analyzing the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete members for dynamic load. These range from relatively simple and practice-oriented push-over analysis to sophisticated layered finite element models. Important design-related topics are discussed, with special emphasis on performance of concrete frames subjected to seismic loads. The significance of modern software systems is recognized by including extensive examples. For readers not current in dynamic analysis methods, an appendix contains a review of the mathematical methods most commonly used for such analysis.

Design of Modern Highrise Reinforced Concrete Structures

Design of Modern Highrise Reinforced Concrete Structures
Author: Hiroyuki Aoyama
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2001
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848161670
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This book presents the results of a Japanese national research project carried out in 1988-1993, usually referred to as the New RC Project. Developing advanced reinforced concrete building structures with high strength and high quality materials under its auspices, the project aimed at promoting construction of highrise reinforced concrete buildings in highly seismic areas such as Japan. The project covered all the aspects of reinforced concrete structures, namely materials, structural elements, structural design, construction, and feasibility studies. In addition to presenting these results, the book includes two chapters giving an elementary explanation of modern analytical techniques, i.e. finite element analysis and earthquake response analysis. Contents: RC Highrise Buildings in Seismic Areas (H Aoyama); The New RC Project (H Hiraishi); New RC Materials (M Abe & H Shiohara); New RC Structural Elements (T Kaminosono); Finite Element Analysis (H Noguchi); Structural Design Principles (M Teshigawara); Earthquake Response Analysis (T Kabeyasawa); Construction of New RC Structures (Y Masuda); Feasibility Studies and Example Buildings (H Fujitani). Readership: Civil, ocean and marine engineers.

Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences

Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences
Author: Wade H. Shafer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1468426044
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Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and disseminated by TPRC at Purdue University in 1957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dissemina tion phases of the activity was transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the thought that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this joint undertaking we have concluded that it will be in the interest of all concerned if the printing and distribution of the volume were handled by a well-known publishing house to assure improved service and better communication. Hence, effective with this Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences will be disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Corporation of New York. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. As we embark on this new partnership with Plenum, we also initiate a new venture in that this important annual reference work now covers Canadian universities as well as those in the United States. We are sure that this broader base will greatly enhance the value of these volumes.