Oriented toward those who will use finite elements (FE) rather than toward theoreticians and computer programmers. Emphasizes the behavior of FE and how to use the FE method successfully. Includes several examples of FE analysiseach one features a critique of the accuracy of the solutions. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and extensive advice about FE modeling.

The aim of this publication is to illustrate through worked examples how Eurocode 2 may be used in practice to design in-situ building structures.

The key points of Part 1 of Eurocode 8 which are relevant to concrete buildings are overviewed. The paper covers the performance requirements and the provisions for the seismic action in EC8, the rules for buildings and the special rules for design and detailing of concrete buildings (including precast construction).

Sustainable structural engineering strategies for tall buildings are presented with an emphasis on stiffness-based material-saving design methodologies. The design methodologies are applied to the systems with diagonals such as braced tubes and more recently developed diagrid structures. Guidelines for determination of bending and shear deformations for optimal design, which uses the least amount of structural material to meet the stiffness requirements, are presented. The impact of different geometric confi gurations of the structural members on the material-saving economic design is also discussed, and recommendations for optimal geometries are made. The design strategies discussed here will contribute to constructing built environments using the minimum amount of resources.

 

This new book deals with earthquake engineering including seismology, tsunamis, ground motion characteristics, soil and foundation dynamics, wave propagation, probabilistic and deterministic methods of dynamic analysis, experimental behaviour of structures, and methods for earthquake resistant design and retrofit of structures that are germane to practicing engineers. It includes seismic code requirements and system identification, as well as supplemental energy dissipation, base isolation, and structural control emphasizing earthquake engineering.

The design method of Eurocode 4 is based on plastic section analysis principles for Class 1 and 2 sections. The scope of this publication is restricted to simply supported beams. Checks are made on both the ultimate limit state and the serviceability behaviour of the composite beams. Design is often controlled by the deflection limits or by the minimum degree of shear connection permitted in Eurocode 4. A worked example is also included to illustrate the design of a typical composite beam to Eurocode 4.