Structural design of buildings : holistic design / edited by Feng Fu (Chartered Structural Engineer and Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, City, University London, UK) and David Richardson (Chartered Structural Engineer and Associate Professor of Structural Design, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fu, Feng, editor.

Richardson, David, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Structural design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leeds, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2024]

Summary:

Structural Design of Buildings: Holistic Design is the essential reference for structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. It forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and introduces the concepts and principles involved in holistic structural design of a building. Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design, and with a fully international approach, this book features coverage of: Soil-structure interaction; Tall buildings; Movement and tolerances; Modular construction; Structural fire engineering design; Structural robustness; Materials science; Seismic design for buildings. The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the design of buildings from a structural perspective. It is a timely and essential read for consultants, designers, technicians and contractors tasked with a holistic approach to structural design.

Contents:

Prelims

Design Considerations for Typical Building Uses

Key Issues for Multi-storey Buildings

Stability

Tall Buildings Design

Soil-Structure Interaction

Movement and Tolerances

Modular Construction in Buildings

Structural Fire Engineering Design

Structural Robustness

Seismic Design for Buildings

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Fu, Feng Structural Design of Buildings

ISBN:

9781835495605