Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Structural systems and general concepts of tall buildings; Various methods of structural analysis; Gravity systems for steel, concrete, and composite buildings; Lateral systems for steel, concrete, and composite buildings; Interaction of frames and shear walls; Simultaneous and sequential loading; Differential shortening of columns; P-Δ effects; Effect of openings; Foundations and foundation- superstructure interaction; Wind/ earthquake effects and design for ductility; Damping systems; Asymmetric structures and twisting of frames.