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This overview of the analysis and design of buildings runs from basic principles and elementary structural analysis to the selection of structural systems and materials, and on to foundations and retaining structures. It presents a variety of approaches and methodologies while featuring realistic design examples.
As a comprehensive guide and desk reference for practicing structural and civil engineers, and for engineering students, it draws on the author’s teaching experience at The City College of New York and his work as a design engineer and architect. It is especially useful for those taking the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying SE exam.
1. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings
1.3.1 Reduction in Uniform Live loads
1.4.1 Flat roof Snow Loads
1.4.2 Minimum Snow Load
1.4.3 Snow Drifts on Lower Roof
1.5 Thermal Loading
1.6 Forces and Loads Due to Soil Pressures
1.6.1 Active and Passive Lateral Pressure
1.6.2 Static Lateral Soil Pressure
1.6.3 Hydrostatic Pressure
1.6.4 Bearing Pressure
2. Wind and Seismic Forces Applied to Buildings
2.3 Horizontal Seismic Loads
2.4 Vertical Seismic Load Effect
3. Lateral force Distribution
3.1 Wall Rigidities
3.2 Relative Rigidity Force Distribution (Rigid Diaphragm Analysis)
3.2.1 Center of Mass
3.2.2 Center of Rigidity
3.2.3 Polar Moment of Inertia
3.2.4 Eccentricity
3.2.5 Wall Shears (Direct and Torsional)
3.2.6 Design Wall Shears
3.3 Flexible Diaphragms
3.4 Seismic Static Force Procedure
3.4.1 Equivalent Lateral Force Method
3.5 Horizontal and Vertical Irregularities
4.1 Frame Analysis by Approximate Methods
4.1.1 Analysis of Building Frames for Vertical Loads
4.1.2 Analysis of Building Frames for Lateral Loads
5. Design and Detailing of Structures
5.1 Lateral Force Resisting Systems
5.1.1 Bearing Wall Systems
5.1.2 Building Frame Systems
5.1.3 Moment Resisting Frame Systems
5.1.4 Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames
5.1.5 Dual Systems with Intermediate Moment Frames
5.1.6 Cantilever Column System