Simplified Design Reinforced Concrete Buildings Of Moderate Size and Height

Simplified Design Reinforced Concrete Buildings Of Moderate Size And Height

David A. Fanella

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There is a little doubt that the construction of a very tall building, a large domed arena, or any other prominent megastructure attracts the interest of a great number of Wnctnruf engineers around the country. The construction of such facilities usually represents the highest level of sophistication in structural design and often introduces daring new concepts and structural innovations as well as improvements in constriction techniques. Many structural engineers have the desire to become professionally involved in the design of such distinctive buildings during their careers. However, very few projects of this prestigious chamber are built in any given year. Truly, the building universe consists largely of low-rise and small-area buildings. Figure 1-1 shows the percentage of building floor area constructed in 1992 in terms of different building height categories. From it can be readily seen that the vast majority of the physical volume of construction is in the 1- to 3-story height range.