Tall Buildings Structural Systems and Aerodynamic Form

The structural challenges of building 800 metres into the sky are substantial, and
include several factors which do not affect low-rise construction. This book focusses
on these areas specifically to provide the architectural and structural knowledge
which must be taken into account in order to design tall buildings successfully. In
presenting examples of steel, reinforced concrete and composite structural systems for

such buildings, it is shown that wind load has a very important effect on the architec-
tural and structural design. The aerodynamic approach to tall buildings is considered

in this context, as is earthquake induced lateral loading.
Case studies of some of the world’s most iconic buildings, illustrated in full colour,

will bring to life the design challenges which they presented to architects and struc-
tural engineers. The Empire State Building, the Burj Khalifa, the Taipei 101 and the

Pirelli Building are just a few examples of the buildings whose real-life specifications
are used to explain and illustrate core design principles, and their subsequent effect
on the finished structure.

The aim of this book is to provide basic architectural and structural knowledge about
the design of tall buildings. In presenting examples of the steel, reinforced concrete
and composite structural systems for such buildings, it is argued that wind load has
a very important effect on the architectural and structural design. The aerodynamic
approach to tall buildings is considered in this context. The main readership of the
book is intended to be architects, structural engineers, and their trainees. In addition,

the book has been written to be accessible, as far as possible, to general readers inter-
ested in tall buildings by using plain language.

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