High Rise Structures

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

Admission to Master of Engineering Structures OR

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Knowledge gained in the following subject will assist learning:

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This subject introduces students to the special requirements necessary for the successful design of high rise buildings. Topics covered include: structural floor, framing and foundation systems, wind including wind tunnel testing and earthquake loading, analysis techniques including computer-aided analysis, vertical movements and second order effects, facade design, construction methods, sustainability concepts and a review of case study buildings

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Describe the multi-disciplinary nature of designing a tall building and the role of a structural engineer in the design of tall buildings
• Describe the design criteria and loading conditions for buildings
• Develop conceptual designs of floors using different floor systems
• Develop conceptual designs of lateral load resisting systems for buildings
• Calculate dynamic wind loads on tall buildings using the dynamic response factor approach
• Interpret wind tunnel test results to obtain equivalent wind loads
• Calculate the serviceability acceleration levels in tall buildings responding to wind loading
• Develop approximate models for analysing structural systems in buildings
• Develop computer models for analysing structural systems in buildings
• Develop conceptual designs of foundation systems for different buildings and soil types
• Identify different facade systems commonly used in building structures
• Identify and analyse different structural systems using case study buildings

• Two 1000 word assignments, due in week 6 and towards the end of the semester (15% each)
• One 3-hour examination, end of semester (70%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Proficiency in engineering design
• Ability to conduct an engineering project
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
• Ability to manage information and documentation
• Capacity for creativity and innovation
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
• Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development