This document discusses the sustainability of tall buildings and diagrid structures. It begins with an overview of sustainability, then discusses how steel and diagrid structures can promote sustainability through material choice, construction efficiency, structural form, and energy performance. The document provides several examples of diagrid structures for offices and residences. It traces the historical development of diagrid and lattice structures back to Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes. Overall, the document examines how diagrid structures can improve the environmental, social, and economic aspects of tall building design and construction.
Ar. Richard Rogers, his projects, case study of Richard rogers, case study of Lloyd's building, London, UK, case study of Millennium Dome, London, case study of Centre Pompidou Paris, case study of Inmos Microprocessor Factory, Newport, UK
This slide explains different structural systems used in high rise buildings.what is the true meaning of high rise building ?
aims of high rise? objectives of high rise?
High-rise buildings first emerged in the late 19th century in urban areas with high land prices and population densities. They allowed for more vertical construction on limited land. Advances in steel construction made taller buildings possible. There are several reasons for building high-rises, including using expensive urban land more efficiently, creating density to reduce transportation needs, and gaining publicity. High-rise buildings present structural challenges like managing increasing loads and forces from wind and earthquakes with height. Foundations must support large loads and lateral forces through techniques like piles.
This document summarizes different types of high-rise structures and provides case studies. It discusses braced frame structures, rigid frame structures, and infilled frame structures. Braced frames use diagonal bracing like X, K, or knee bracing to provide rigidity. Rigid frames have columns and girders joined together. Infilled frames use infill walls to stiffen and strengthen the structure. Case studies include the Central Plaza in Malaysia and Century Tower in Japan, which use K and knee bracing, and the Petronas Towers, which are a rigid frame structure.
Structural systems in high-rise buildings have evolved over three generations from the late 18th century to present. Early systems used stone, brick, cast iron and wood. Later systems in the 1850-1940 period used steel frames with concrete. Modern systems from 1940 on use steel cores, outriggers, tube designs, diagrids, and superframes to resist gravity and lateral wind loads. Definitions of high-rise vary but are generally above 35 meters. Drivers for tall buildings include land scarcity, demand for space, and prestige. Innovators like Fazlur Rahman Khan pioneered new efficient systems. Future trends may include taller megatalls over 600 meters using new composite systems and materials.
Diagrid Systems : Future of Tall buildings, Technical Paper by Jagmohan Garg ...Jagmohan Garg
The document discusses the DiaGrid structural system for tall buildings. A DiaGrid system uses a design of triangulated steel beams and horizontal support rings to construct large buildings. It creates a structural system of triangles that provides stability and resistance to lateral loads. Some key benefits of the DiaGrid system include column-free interior spaces, resistance to overturning forces, simpler construction, and better load redistribution compared to braced frame structures. While effective for buildings up to 70 stories, the DiaGrid system involves complicated joint connections.
The document discusses different types of high-rise buildings. It defines high-rises and provides reasons for their increasing demand, including scarcity of land and desire for aesthetics. It describes various structural loads high-rises must withstand and common construction materials used. It also lists top 10 high-rise buildings worldwide and examples in Pakistan. Finally, it outlines different high-rise structural systems such as braced frames, shear walls, tube structures, and their advantages.
This document discusses structural systems used in high-rise buildings. It defines high-rise buildings and outlines the increasing demand for them due to factors like land scarcity. It describes the development of structural systems from the first generation using stone, brick and cast iron to modern systems using steel and concrete. Interior structural systems discussed include rigid frames, shear walls and outrigger structures. Exterior systems include tube systems and diagrid systems that resist lateral loads through a rigid perimeter structure.
Ar. Richard Rogers, his projects, case study of Richard rogers, case study of Lloyd's building, London, UK, case study of Millennium Dome, London, case study of Centre Pompidou Paris, case study of Inmos Microprocessor Factory, Newport, UK
This slide explains different structural systems used in high rise buildings.what is the true meaning of high rise building ?
aims of high rise? objectives of high rise?
High-rise buildings first emerged in the late 19th century in urban areas with high land prices and population densities. They allowed for more vertical construction on limited land. Advances in steel construction made taller buildings possible. There are several reasons for building high-rises, including using expensive urban land more efficiently, creating density to reduce transportation needs, and gaining publicity. High-rise buildings present structural challenges like managing increasing loads and forces from wind and earthquakes with height. Foundations must support large loads and lateral forces through techniques like piles.
This document summarizes different types of high-rise structures and provides case studies. It discusses braced frame structures, rigid frame structures, and infilled frame structures. Braced frames use diagonal bracing like X, K, or knee bracing to provide rigidity. Rigid frames have columns and girders joined together. Infilled frames use infill walls to stiffen and strengthen the structure. Case studies include the Central Plaza in Malaysia and Century Tower in Japan, which use K and knee bracing, and the Petronas Towers, which are a rigid frame structure.
Structural systems in high-rise buildings have evolved over three generations from the late 18th century to present. Early systems used stone, brick, cast iron and wood. Later systems in the 1850-1940 period used steel frames with concrete. Modern systems from 1940 on use steel cores, outriggers, tube designs, diagrids, and superframes to resist gravity and lateral wind loads. Definitions of high-rise vary but are generally above 35 meters. Drivers for tall buildings include land scarcity, demand for space, and prestige. Innovators like Fazlur Rahman Khan pioneered new efficient systems. Future trends may include taller megatalls over 600 meters using new composite systems and materials.
Diagrid Systems : Future of Tall buildings, Technical Paper by Jagmohan Garg ...Jagmohan Garg
The document discusses the DiaGrid structural system for tall buildings. A DiaGrid system uses a design of triangulated steel beams and horizontal support rings to construct large buildings. It creates a structural system of triangles that provides stability and resistance to lateral loads. Some key benefits of the DiaGrid system include column-free interior spaces, resistance to overturning forces, simpler construction, and better load redistribution compared to braced frame structures. While effective for buildings up to 70 stories, the DiaGrid system involves complicated joint connections.
The document discusses different types of high-rise buildings. It defines high-rises and provides reasons for their increasing demand, including scarcity of land and desire for aesthetics. It describes various structural loads high-rises must withstand and common construction materials used. It also lists top 10 high-rise buildings worldwide and examples in Pakistan. Finally, it outlines different high-rise structural systems such as braced frames, shear walls, tube structures, and their advantages.
This document discusses structural systems used in high-rise buildings. It defines high-rise buildings and outlines the increasing demand for them due to factors like land scarcity. It describes the development of structural systems from the first generation using stone, brick and cast iron to modern systems using steel and concrete. Interior structural systems discussed include rigid frames, shear walls and outrigger structures. Exterior systems include tube systems and diagrid systems that resist lateral loads through a rigid perimeter structure.
The document discusses tall buildings and provides case studies of several high-rise buildings including Arihant Aura in Mumbai, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and The Shard in London. It covers definitions of high-rise buildings, the need for tall structures, and key aspects of high-rise design such as structural systems, foundations, elevators, wind engineering, and cladding. The case study of Burj Khalifa specifically highlights its Y-shaped structural core and tapering profile that help manage wind loads and lateral forces.
Steel in Highrise building : Application Onal Kothari
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is strong, durable, and ductile. It is the most widely used structural material in building construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Steel allows for lighter, more efficient building designs including tall skyscrapers. Modern steel production occurs in over 50 countries worldwide using various furnace processes. Emerging structural systems enable increasingly complex geometries and non-orthogonal high-rise building designs.
One of the most efficient structural systems against heavy wind loads is the bundled tube structural system
The first person to implement the bundled tube structural system was Fazlur Rahman Khan from Dhaka, Bangladesh with the design of the DeWitt-Chestnut Apartments in Chicago, Illinois.
The Shard is a 310m tall skyscraper in London consisting of offices, hotels, apartments and retail space. It uses a combination of concrete and steel structures, with a concrete core providing stability. Over 54,000 cubic meters of concrete and 11,000 tons of structural steel were required. Complex transfer structures such as vierendeel trusses were needed to reduce column spacing as the building design transitioned between material types. Extensive analysis and testing was performed to ensure the tower could withstand the immense external and internal loads placed upon it.
Case: IT building project using Precast TechnologyShridhar Rao
This is an IT building having a Multi-Level car park (G+8) and a main IT building G+6. Built structure is a complete Precast concrete structure with Column +Prestressed Beam and Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs as main Precast elements used.
The document provides an overview of high-tech architecture, which emerged in the 1970s and incorporated elements of high-tech industry and technology into building design. Some key characteristics included prominently displaying technical and functional building components, using steel frames and glass curtain walls. Major architects in the style included Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, and Indian architect Hafeez Contractor. Examples of high-tech buildings discussed include Foster's HSBC building in Hong Kong and Lake Castle residential building in Mumbai designed by Contractor.
The Sears Tower (now known as Willis Tower) is a 110-story skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois that was completed in 1974. At 1,450 feet tall, it was once the tallest building in the United States and had a distinctive bundled tube structural design consisting of nine square tubes. Key features include over 4.5 million square feet of office space, a skydeck on the 103rd floor that offers panoramic views of Chicago and surrounding states, and innovative engineering that allows the building to withstand sway and distribute loads evenly.
The document discusses space frames, which are lightweight, truss-like structures constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can span large areas with few interior supports by transmitting loads through tension and compression along the length of each strut. They are made of steel or timber and can be used for applications like sports arenas, assembly halls, airports, and workshops. Space frames come in single, double, or triple layer configurations and use node connectors to link the elements. Their advantages include being light, stiff, economical to construct, and allowing freedom of longer spans. Their disadvantage is they can be difficult to engineer due to complex force distributions.
Norman Foster is a renowned British architect known for his high-tech and environmentally-conscious designs. Some of his most famous works include 30 St Mary Axe (nicknamed "The Gherkin") in London, which uses an unusual diamond shape and double-glazed skin to maximize natural light while minimizing energy usage. He also designed the Hong Kong International Airport, known for its innovative structural design, as well as the Hearst Tower in New York, featuring an unusual articulated structural expression of the building. Foster's designs are focused on sustainability and human experience, featuring natural ventilation, maximum use of light, and blending new and old architectural styles. He has received numerous awards and is considered one of the most influential architects
Introduction to vierendeel structure systemYaraHussein4
Vierendeel trusses have vertical members between parallel top and bottom chords, unlike conventional trusses with diagonal members. Elements in Vierendeel trusses experience bending, axial, and shear forces. They are more expensive than conventional trusses due to requiring larger member sections to resist bending moments, especially at supports and connections. Welded or pre-loaded bolted connections are needed to transfer significant bending between members.
The Olympic Park in Munich, designed by Frei Otto and Gunther Grzimek, features a tensile roof structure covering the stadium, sports hall, and swimming pool. The roof was designed to mimic the Alps mountains and provide an open, airy feel. Its cable net construction spans up to 65 meters and reaches 58 meters in height, supported by tall masts. The complex roof required over 408km of steel cable under up to 5000 tons of tension. Plastic panels were installed above the cables to form the weather-resistant surface. The roof was a pioneering example of 3D tensile architecture providing shelter to the Olympic venues.
The Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois is the second tallest building in the United States. It has 110 stories, stands 1,450 feet tall, and was completed in 1974. The building contains over 3.8 million square feet of rentable space, including 159,000 square feet of retail. Notable features include its bundled tube structural design of interconnected steel columns, a skydeck that offers views from 1,353 feet high, and The Ledge which features glass boxes that extend out from the building. Over 1.4 million people visit the skydeck each year to take in panoramic views of Chicago and surrounding states.
The document summarizes the Vierendeel truss, which achieves stability through rigid connections between vertical web members and horizontal chords. Unlike typical trusses with pin connections, the Vierendeel transfers shear through bending moments at joints and in webs. As a result, all members experience axial, shear and bending stresses. The first Vierendeel bridge was built in Belgium in 1902, and it saw more use there due to difficulties in design before computers. Issues with early welded Vierendeel bridges led to a decline in its use, but examples still exist today.
This document summarizes steel roof trusses. Most building roofs can be framed with prefabricated light-gauge steel trusses, which offer a high-strength, lightweight roof system that can be installed quickly. Steel trusses are manufactured from C-shaped galvanized steel and are stronger than wood trusses. They are constructed by connecting chord and web members made of steel into triangular shapes, then bolting or welding them together on the ground before installing the completed truss on the roof. All steel roofing has a protective metallic coating to prevent rusting.
Understanding Gridshell Structures - Mannheim Multihalle Case StudyAbhimanyu Singhal
The Mannheim Multihalle is a physical proof that little more than simple math and a detailed model could be used to create a structure with both organic materials and form.
The document discusses tensile structures, which are buildings that rely on tension in components like cables and fabrics to bear loads. It defines tensile structures and provides examples like Denver International Airport and Navy Pier. It notes that fabric structures can withstand heavy weather when designed properly. The history of tensile structures from Mongolian yurts to modern designs is outlined. Different types are described, including saddle roofs, mast-supported, arch-supported, and combinations. Components and hardware are listed along with advantages like longevity and recyclability. Disadvantages like lack of rigidity are also mentioned. In the end, examples of tensile structures in India are briefly noted.
Shell structures are thin curved membranes or slabs that function as both structure and covering. They derive their strength from their thin, naturally curved form. Common types include barrel vaults with single curvature and domes with double curvature. Reinforced concrete is well-suited for constructing shells due to its ability to take any shape in formwork. Shells provide efficient, aesthetically pleasing roofing but require accurate formwork and specialized construction techniques.
Capital Gate is a 160m tall skyscraper in Abu Dhabi that leans 18 degrees westward, making it the furthest leaning man-made tower in the world. It was constructed between 2007-2011 and required advanced engineering techniques due to its unusual shape, including a pre-cambered core to counteract the building's tilt. Capital Gate houses offices and the Hyatt Capital Gate hotel, and its unique design has broken several world records.
Diagrid structural systems
are emerging as structurally efficient as well as architecturally significant assemblies for tall buildings.
. The evolution of tall building structural systems based on new structural
concepts with newly adopted high strength materials and construction methods have been towards “stiffness” and “lightness”. Structural systems are become
“lighter” and “stiffer”.
It is common knowledge that rather than directly standing the forces,
it is better to reduce them and dissipate the magnitude of vibrations.
Structure design of high rise buildings is governed by lateral loads due to
wind or earthquake.
Lateral load resistance of structure is provided by interior structural system
or exterior structural system.
The selected structural system should be such that it should be effectively
utilized for structural requirements.
Recently diagrid structural system is adopted in tall buildings due to its
structural efficiency and flexibility in architectural planning.
Paper presentation at the The 4th International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE4), held at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan during October 30-31, 2015.
The document discusses tall buildings and provides case studies of several high-rise buildings including Arihant Aura in Mumbai, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and The Shard in London. It covers definitions of high-rise buildings, the need for tall structures, and key aspects of high-rise design such as structural systems, foundations, elevators, wind engineering, and cladding. The case study of Burj Khalifa specifically highlights its Y-shaped structural core and tapering profile that help manage wind loads and lateral forces.
Steel in Highrise building : Application Onal Kothari
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is strong, durable, and ductile. It is the most widely used structural material in building construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Steel allows for lighter, more efficient building designs including tall skyscrapers. Modern steel production occurs in over 50 countries worldwide using various furnace processes. Emerging structural systems enable increasingly complex geometries and non-orthogonal high-rise building designs.
One of the most efficient structural systems against heavy wind loads is the bundled tube structural system
The first person to implement the bundled tube structural system was Fazlur Rahman Khan from Dhaka, Bangladesh with the design of the DeWitt-Chestnut Apartments in Chicago, Illinois.
The Shard is a 310m tall skyscraper in London consisting of offices, hotels, apartments and retail space. It uses a combination of concrete and steel structures, with a concrete core providing stability. Over 54,000 cubic meters of concrete and 11,000 tons of structural steel were required. Complex transfer structures such as vierendeel trusses were needed to reduce column spacing as the building design transitioned between material types. Extensive analysis and testing was performed to ensure the tower could withstand the immense external and internal loads placed upon it.
Case: IT building project using Precast TechnologyShridhar Rao
This is an IT building having a Multi-Level car park (G+8) and a main IT building G+6. Built structure is a complete Precast concrete structure with Column +Prestressed Beam and Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs as main Precast elements used.
The document provides an overview of high-tech architecture, which emerged in the 1970s and incorporated elements of high-tech industry and technology into building design. Some key characteristics included prominently displaying technical and functional building components, using steel frames and glass curtain walls. Major architects in the style included Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, and Indian architect Hafeez Contractor. Examples of high-tech buildings discussed include Foster's HSBC building in Hong Kong and Lake Castle residential building in Mumbai designed by Contractor.
The Sears Tower (now known as Willis Tower) is a 110-story skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois that was completed in 1974. At 1,450 feet tall, it was once the tallest building in the United States and had a distinctive bundled tube structural design consisting of nine square tubes. Key features include over 4.5 million square feet of office space, a skydeck on the 103rd floor that offers panoramic views of Chicago and surrounding states, and innovative engineering that allows the building to withstand sway and distribute loads evenly.
The document discusses space frames, which are lightweight, truss-like structures constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can span large areas with few interior supports by transmitting loads through tension and compression along the length of each strut. They are made of steel or timber and can be used for applications like sports arenas, assembly halls, airports, and workshops. Space frames come in single, double, or triple layer configurations and use node connectors to link the elements. Their advantages include being light, stiff, economical to construct, and allowing freedom of longer spans. Their disadvantage is they can be difficult to engineer due to complex force distributions.
Norman Foster is a renowned British architect known for his high-tech and environmentally-conscious designs. Some of his most famous works include 30 St Mary Axe (nicknamed "The Gherkin") in London, which uses an unusual diamond shape and double-glazed skin to maximize natural light while minimizing energy usage. He also designed the Hong Kong International Airport, known for its innovative structural design, as well as the Hearst Tower in New York, featuring an unusual articulated structural expression of the building. Foster's designs are focused on sustainability and human experience, featuring natural ventilation, maximum use of light, and blending new and old architectural styles. He has received numerous awards and is considered one of the most influential architects
Introduction to vierendeel structure systemYaraHussein4
Vierendeel trusses have vertical members between parallel top and bottom chords, unlike conventional trusses with diagonal members. Elements in Vierendeel trusses experience bending, axial, and shear forces. They are more expensive than conventional trusses due to requiring larger member sections to resist bending moments, especially at supports and connections. Welded or pre-loaded bolted connections are needed to transfer significant bending between members.
The Olympic Park in Munich, designed by Frei Otto and Gunther Grzimek, features a tensile roof structure covering the stadium, sports hall, and swimming pool. The roof was designed to mimic the Alps mountains and provide an open, airy feel. Its cable net construction spans up to 65 meters and reaches 58 meters in height, supported by tall masts. The complex roof required over 408km of steel cable under up to 5000 tons of tension. Plastic panels were installed above the cables to form the weather-resistant surface. The roof was a pioneering example of 3D tensile architecture providing shelter to the Olympic venues.
The Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois is the second tallest building in the United States. It has 110 stories, stands 1,450 feet tall, and was completed in 1974. The building contains over 3.8 million square feet of rentable space, including 159,000 square feet of retail. Notable features include its bundled tube structural design of interconnected steel columns, a skydeck that offers views from 1,353 feet high, and The Ledge which features glass boxes that extend out from the building. Over 1.4 million people visit the skydeck each year to take in panoramic views of Chicago and surrounding states.
The document summarizes the Vierendeel truss, which achieves stability through rigid connections between vertical web members and horizontal chords. Unlike typical trusses with pin connections, the Vierendeel transfers shear through bending moments at joints and in webs. As a result, all members experience axial, shear and bending stresses. The first Vierendeel bridge was built in Belgium in 1902, and it saw more use there due to difficulties in design before computers. Issues with early welded Vierendeel bridges led to a decline in its use, but examples still exist today.
This document summarizes steel roof trusses. Most building roofs can be framed with prefabricated light-gauge steel trusses, which offer a high-strength, lightweight roof system that can be installed quickly. Steel trusses are manufactured from C-shaped galvanized steel and are stronger than wood trusses. They are constructed by connecting chord and web members made of steel into triangular shapes, then bolting or welding them together on the ground before installing the completed truss on the roof. All steel roofing has a protective metallic coating to prevent rusting.
Understanding Gridshell Structures - Mannheim Multihalle Case StudyAbhimanyu Singhal
The Mannheim Multihalle is a physical proof that little more than simple math and a detailed model could be used to create a structure with both organic materials and form.
The document discusses tensile structures, which are buildings that rely on tension in components like cables and fabrics to bear loads. It defines tensile structures and provides examples like Denver International Airport and Navy Pier. It notes that fabric structures can withstand heavy weather when designed properly. The history of tensile structures from Mongolian yurts to modern designs is outlined. Different types are described, including saddle roofs, mast-supported, arch-supported, and combinations. Components and hardware are listed along with advantages like longevity and recyclability. Disadvantages like lack of rigidity are also mentioned. In the end, examples of tensile structures in India are briefly noted.
Shell structures are thin curved membranes or slabs that function as both structure and covering. They derive their strength from their thin, naturally curved form. Common types include barrel vaults with single curvature and domes with double curvature. Reinforced concrete is well-suited for constructing shells due to its ability to take any shape in formwork. Shells provide efficient, aesthetically pleasing roofing but require accurate formwork and specialized construction techniques.
Capital Gate is a 160m tall skyscraper in Abu Dhabi that leans 18 degrees westward, making it the furthest leaning man-made tower in the world. It was constructed between 2007-2011 and required advanced engineering techniques due to its unusual shape, including a pre-cambered core to counteract the building's tilt. Capital Gate houses offices and the Hyatt Capital Gate hotel, and its unique design has broken several world records.
Diagrid structural systems
are emerging as structurally efficient as well as architecturally significant assemblies for tall buildings.
. The evolution of tall building structural systems based on new structural
concepts with newly adopted high strength materials and construction methods have been towards “stiffness” and “lightness”. Structural systems are become
“lighter” and “stiffer”.
It is common knowledge that rather than directly standing the forces,
it is better to reduce them and dissipate the magnitude of vibrations.
Structure design of high rise buildings is governed by lateral loads due to
wind or earthquake.
Lateral load resistance of structure is provided by interior structural system
or exterior structural system.
The selected structural system should be such that it should be effectively
utilized for structural requirements.
Recently diagrid structural system is adopted in tall buildings due to its
structural efficiency and flexibility in architectural planning.
Paper presentation at the The 4th International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE4), held at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan during October 30-31, 2015.
The document provides an introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). It discusses how BIM is a process that leverages integrated data management across the entire life cycle of construction projects. BIM involves creating an intelligent digital representation of the building that contains information about the building's components. Some benefits of BIM include improved design coordination, constructability analysis, cost estimating, and facility operations. Challenges to adopting BIM include the learning curve for new software and costs of BIM tools.
CCTV Building, A Structural Design OverviewPeter Bach
The CCTV building is one of the several big Beijing Olympic projects, which houses the headquarters for the Chinese Central Television Network. Its design shows unique style, but great structural engineering challenges to overcome. The following presentation provides an overview of how these challenges were overcome. (Presented at Monash University, Department of Civil Engineering, August 2008).
The document provides information about the Gherkin building in London. It discusses the building's history, including previous proposals for the site and how Norman Foster's design was developed. It also includes structural details about the diagrid system used in the building's design, which provides stiffness with less steel than a traditional design. Plans and sections of the building are presented at various levels, along with information on wind conditions, foundations, and other structural elements.
This document summarizes research on the structural behavior and robustness assessment of tall buildings using diagrid structural systems. It presents numerical analyses comparing the performance of a baseline outrigger structure to diagrid structures with different diagonal member inclinations under various loading conditions. The results show that diagrid structures can reduce weight by up to 33% compared to the outrigger structure, while improving ductility and displacement performance. Ongoing research is applying robustness indexes to evaluate the performance of diagrid structures when diagonal members are eliminated.
Impact of Tall Buildings on Urban Habitat - تأثير المباني العالية على البيئة ...Galala University
This document summarizes a presentation on the impact of tall buildings on urban habitats. It discusses how tall buildings have become symbols of modernization and economic prosperity in the Gulf region but can pose challenges to integrating with urban fabric. It provides examples of historic and current tall buildings around the world and in the Gulf and Middle East. It also examines trends in tall building development in cities like Doha and Dubai and the effects of rapid urbanization. Both advantages like status and disadvantages like lack of street activity are discussed. The importance of sustainability and cultural identity in future tall building design is emphasized.
Waffle slabs are reinforced concrete slabs reinforced in two orthogonal directions, forming a ribbed plate. They are characterized by their total edge height, lightening block height, rib spacing, rib thickness, and compression layer thickness. Waffle slabs can adequately support distributed and point loads in two directions. Benefits include flexibility, light weight allowing longer spans, fast construction, slim depths, robustness, vibration control, thermal mass, and durability. Waffle slabs are constructed with ribs forming a grid pattern and solid fills at supports. Larger spans may use post-tensioning or joist construction. Proper design considers loads, materials, deformations, and tile installation compatibility.
The document discusses different types of slabs used in construction. It describes solid ground floors, suspended ground floors, upper floors, precast concrete floors, reinforced concrete slabs, flat plate slabs, waffle slabs, one-way and two-way slabs. It also discusses potential problems with slabs like cracking and dampness, and their causes such as poor construction practices, uneven settlement, inadequate strength of concrete, and improper reinforcement placement.
Diagrids the language of the modern day builderSaketh Katakam
The document discusses diagrid structures, which use a framework of diagonally intersecting beams. It provides historical background on their origin with Vladimir Shukhov in Russia. It then covers the triangular diagrid module geometry, how modules respond structurally to loads, common materials used, and case studies. Benefits include reduced steel, clear floor plans, and daylighting. Challenges include new construction techniques and heavy-handed aesthetics if not executed properly. In conclusion, diagrids provide a sustainable and efficient structural system for modern tall buildings.
The document discusses flat grid or waffle slab systems. It defines waffle slabs as having two-directional reinforcement on the outside, giving it a waffle-like shape. This provides stability without using much material, making it suitable for large flat areas like foundations and floors. Waffle slabs are used in industrial and commercial buildings where large spans are needed with few columns. They provide features like using less concrete and steel than traditional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. The document outlines the production, design, and construction process for waffle slabs and notes some iconic landmarks that have utilized this system.
Diagrid structural system strategies to reduce lateral forces on high rise bu...eSAT Publishing House
This document compares the structural performance of a 20-story building designed with a diagrid system versus a simple frame system. Analysis shows the diagrid building experiences less top displacement, inter-story drift, and shear forces compared to the simple frame building under wind and earthquake loads. The diagrid building also uses 13% less concrete and 58% less steel. Diagrid structures are more efficient at resisting lateral loads through axial forces in the diagonal members, unlike simple frames which rely on bending of vertical columns.
A grid slab is a type of building material that has two-directional reinforcement in the shape of a waffle. It can be used as both ceilings and floors, especially in areas requiring large spans with fewer columns. Features include panels on a 1 meter grid with trench mesh or individual bars. Grid slabs use less concrete and steel than conventional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. Construction involves arranging a framework, fixing connectors and pods, then removing forms. Services like HVAC, plumbing and wiring can be run through holes in modified grid slabs. Benefits include flexibility, lighter weight, speed of construction, vibration control and fire resistance. Famous structures using grid slabs include terminals,
The document discusses the spiritual significance of deserts in several religions. Deserts have inspired figures like Moses, Jesus Christ, and Mohammed who would spend time alone in deserts meditating and praying. Deserts are seen as places of refuge, purification, and renewal where people can be alone with God without distraction. The document also includes two poems about deserts and instructs the reader to write their own poem about deserts.
The document discusses energy efficiency in buildings. It defines renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Renewable sources include solar, wind, and hydro power that can be replenished, while non-renewable sources like fossil fuels are finite. The document then discusses the Hearst Tower in New York City, designed by Norman Foster. It has a diagrid steel frame that uses 20% less steel. 90% of the steel is recycled. The tower achieves LEED Gold certification and uses efficient lighting and rainwater collection.
The document discusses trends in greening concrete, with a focus on sustainability and environmental concerns. It provides background on the history of concrete, from early uses in ancient Syria and Egypt to modern applications. Concrete has evolved from a simple material to one that is highly sophisticated. There is a shift toward more environmentally friendly practices in the concrete industry in response to new regulations and advances in science and technology. Examples are given of both ancient Roman structures made with early forms of concrete as well as modern monumental buildings.
This document provides an overview of using steel in the construction of multi-storey buildings. It discusses the qualities of steel as a material, including its strength, flexibility, and support of architectural creativity. It also covers steel products, the structural design of steel frames, floors, bracings and connections. Additional topics include building envelopes using facades and roofing, as well as factors like seismic and fire performance, acoustics, thermal insulation, durability, and integrating building services. Sustainable construction with steel is also addressed, focusing on lifecycle advantages. The document aims to inform architects of best practices for utilizing steel in multi-storey building design.
IRJET- Deisign and Analysis of Geodesic Tunnel Dome for an AuditoriumIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzed and designed a geodesic tunnel dome structure for an auditorium using static analysis in STAAD PRO. Key details include:
- The dome enclosed a 40m by 20m auditorium space with a 10.63m high crown. Loads like wind, dead, and live loads were calculated.
- Tempered curved glass panels were used for the roofing material and round steel tubes were used for the dome structure.
- Static analysis was performed to calculate forces on each panel and ensure the structure could withstand the loads through a system of two-hinged arches, columns, and foundations.
AEL Fabrication & SG Bonding - Major ProjectsKeith Joesbury
This document provides information on several structural glazing projects completed by AEL (Aluminium & Steel Glazing) Ltd over a 10 year period. It lists various projects with details like the client, main contractor, system used and sometimes awards received. Some of the notable projects mentioned include the Glasgow Museum of Transport, Angel Building in London, Reading Station, Pudding Mill Lane development, Tesco Woolwich store, Queen Street in Glasgow and the Greengate Embankment in Manchester. In total, it states that over the 10 year period AEL completed 200 projects involving over 100,000 linear meters of structural glazing.
A STUDY ON HIGH STRENGTH SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE ON EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS TEMP...Ijripublishers Ijri
The extensive use of concrete as a structural material for the high rise buildings, storage tanks, nuclear reactors and
pressure vessels increase the risk of concrete being exposed to high temperatures. This has led to a demand to improve
the understanding of the effect of temperature on concrete. The behavior of concrete exposed to high temperature is a
result of many factors including the exposed environment and constituent materials.
Concrete structures are exposed to fire when a fire accident occurs. Damage in concrete structures due to fire depends
to a great extent on the intensity and duration of fire. The distress in concrete manifests in the form of cracking and
spalling of concrete surface.
Diagrids, the latest mutation of tubular structures, have an optimum combination of the above qualities.
In this, the peculiarities of the Diagrid, its structural behavior under loading and the design and construction of diagrid nodes are described.
This presentation discusses the evolution and benefits of expressed and exposed bracing systems in architecture. It traces the development of bracing from early examples in high-tech architecture to more modern applications as architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) and diagrid structures. Exposed bracing provides seismic benefits as it allows for easier inspection and repair. Diagrid designs integrate bracing and structure for efficiency. However, further research is needed to expand the use of exposed bracing systems through code changes, new connection details, and addressing issues like thermal bridging.
Behavior of Concrete Using Copper Slag As A Strength Parameter in Low Cost Co...ijtsrd
The value of concrete in present society cannot be underestimated. We can see concrete structures everywhere, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and dams. There is no escaping the impact concrete makes on your everyday life. Concrete is a composite material which is made up of filler and a binder. Typical concrete is a mixture of fine aggregate sand , coarse aggregate rock , cement, and water. Cement and lime are usually used as binding materials, while the sand binder is mixed as fine aggregates and crushed stones, gravel, broken bricks clinker is employed as coarse aggregates. The concrete having cement, sand and coarse aggregates mix up in an appropriate percentage in addition to water is called cement concrete. In this kind of concrete, cement is used as a binding substance, sand as fine aggregates and gravel, crushed stones as coarse aggregates.An investigation relating to the use of byproducts to enhance the functions of concrete has been about for many years. In the recent years, the researchers have been made to use industry by products such as fly ash, silica fume, ground granulated blast furnace slag, glass cullet, etc., in concrete production and civil applications. The potential uses of industrial byproducts in concrete or as a partial aggregate substitution or as a partial cement substitution depending on their chemical composition and grain size, The utilization of these materials in concrete comes from the environmental constraints in the safe disposal of these products. Big interest is being focused on the environment and safeguarding of natural resources and recycling of waste materials. Various industries are producing a significant number of products which incorporate residues such as reclaimed aggregates, reclaimed asphalt pavement, foundry sand, copper slag, fly ash, glass cullet, polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene HDPE , unplasticized polyvinyl chloride UPVC , plasticized polyvinyl chloride PPVC , low density polyethylene LDPE , polypropylene PP , polystyrene PS , expanded polystyrene UPS . Priyatam Kumar | H. L. Yadav "Behavior of Concrete Using Copper Slag As A Strength Parameter in Low Cost Construction Work" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26689.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/26689/behavior-of-concrete-using-copper-slag-as-a-strength-parameter-in-low-cost-construction-work/priyatam-kumar
Advanced Earthquake Resistant Building Techniquesijtsrd
This document discusses techniques for constructing earthquake-resistant buildings. It begins by providing background on earthquakes and defining key terms. It then reviews traditional and modern construction methods that improve earthquake resistance, such as using reinforced concrete, shape memory alloys, seismic dampers, and carbon fibers. Reasons why buildings commonly fail in earthquakes are discussed, such as lack of wall confinement and shear walls. The role of civil engineers in designing and building earthquake-resistant structures is also outlined. Finally, the document lists general requirements and strategies for improving earthquake resistance, such as proper site selection, building geometry, and reinforcement details.
The document describes a timber pavilion called Biobasecamp built by Studio Marco Vermeulen for Dutch Design Week. It was constructed from cross-laminated timber and featured displays highlighting timber's use in bio-based architecture. The pavilion was designed to be reversible, with its modular construction allowing it to be deconstructed and reused at a future event in 2022. The document also provides examples of other reversible architecture projects and discusses lightweight and recycled building materials.
Unicon Concrete Products is a major player in the precast concrete market in Hong Kong. The deputy managing director is pursuing "blanket approval" from their largest customer, the Hong Kong Housing Authority, for custom concrete product designs. This could save both companies money but may negatively impact other customers and manufacturing operations. Management must plan how to stay competitive in the growing market while relations with customers and production are maintained. The case examines the advantages and disadvantages of blanket approval and who might actually benefit from cost reductions.
The document describes several emerging construction technologies that could have a high impact, including contour crafting which can build a 2000 square foot house in under 24 hours, STATNAMIC testing which allows for lateral testing of foundations in a more cost effective and safer way than traditional static testing, and the Imperial Towers project in Mumbai which was India's first major skyscraper development consisting of twin 60-story towers.
IRJET- Comparative Study of Tube in Tube Structure and Frame Tube StructureIRJET Journal
The document compares the seismic behavior of tube-in-tube structures and frame tube structures to conventional moment resisting frame structures through modeling and analysis in STAAD Pro software. Tube-in-tube structures have a core tube inside the building holding elevators and services, and an outer tube around the exterior. Frame tube structures have closely spaced exterior columns tied together with deep beams. Both tube structures are designed to act like hollow cylinders cantilevered from the ground to resist lateral loads from wind and earthquakes. The analysis found that tube structures had lower maximum displacements and story drifts than conventional moment frames, indicating better seismic performance.
Durability Study on Self Compacting Concrete with Mineral Admixtureijtsrd
Self compacting concrete can be placed and compacted under its own weight without any vibration and without segregation or bleeding. The use of mineral admixture such as fly ash, GGBS, etc. as partial replacement of cement in SCC can bring down cost. The use of industrial waste such as fly ash, GGBS, etc in the binder of concrete reduces the storage, disposal and environmental problems. The most beneficial property with M SAND addition to the concrete in the hardened state are the tensile strength, impact strength, the toughness and the energy absorption capacity. In the present study the mix design for M50 grade SCC was first carried out in accordance with EFNARC guidelines. The cement will be replaced with GGBS and fine aggregate get replaced with manufacturing sand Test such as slump flow,V funnel were carried out on fresh concrete and the optimum dosage of super plasticizer was found and cubes were cast for 7,28,56 days for the mix ratio 1 1.40 1.27 0.34. The influence of GGBS on the workability, mechanical strength and durability aspects like water absorption test, sulphate attack test, acid resistance test,rapid chloride penetration test , sorptivity test , linear polarization resistivity test and alkalinity test of self compacting concrete are studied. Boopathi V | Sharmila Devi K ""Durability Study on Self Compacting Concrete with Mineral Admixture"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23226.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/23226/durability-study-on-self-compacting-concrete-with-mineral-admixture/boopathi-v
As the demand for new residential and commercial space grows in UK cities, there has been a dramatic shift to constructing tall multistory buildings over 40 storeys tall. This requires higher strength concretes of up to 90MPa to meet structural demands. Special concretes like self-compacting concrete and high-early strength concrete allow thinner elements, faster construction, and increased floor area. Research on sample buildings found cost savings of 1.9-8.4% through reduced labor and materials using special concretes.
This document presents a design proposal for a fifth bridge over the River Urumea in Donostia – San Sebastian, Spain from an international structural engineering competition. The proposed design aims to provide an economical and attractive solution that fits within the existing environment. The design proposes a composite construction of 5 beams made of high-strength steel forming a simple profile integrated with the environment. The construction method aims for a short construction time using prefabricated elements and one-piece installation of the girders to avoid complex construction over the river.
Han Wu is proposing a project to manufacture concrete canoes. Through experimenting with concrete mixtures, Wu aims to create lightweight yet strong concrete that can be molded into various shapes. The goal is to challenge preconceptions of concrete as always being heavy, and to develop more affordable canoe construction methods, especially for areas lacking iron. Wu will experiment with concrete ratios to achieve the right properties and possibly elastic behavior. If successful, the concrete canoes could be decorated and used in applications where traditional materials cannot be used.
George Playford is conducting a material/system study for a proposed Industrial Heritage & Archives Centre. The document provides research on potential structural materials - rammed earth, concrete, and structural steel. For structural steel, it discusses advantages like cost-effectiveness and resilience, as well as potential disadvantages if unprotected. Justification is provided that structural steel aligns with the building's industrial theme. Details explored further will include structural frame connections, wall construction, and connections between the frame and walls.
5th International Workshop on
Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering
October 6-8th Sapienza University of Rome, ITALY
DCEE 2016 - www.dcee2016.eu
StroNGER is an engineering consulting firm that provides services related to structural design, rehabilitation, fire safety, forensic engineering, education, and research and development. The firm was founded by academics from Sapienza University of Rome and has expertise in areas such as structural analysis, performance-based design, wind engineering, earthquake engineering, and energy harvesting from vibrations. StroNGER has worked on notable projects such as the design of the Messina Bridge and offshore wind farms. It also conducts research on resilience assessment of urban areas and developing sensors for monitoring structures.
This document contains a presentation given by Konstantinos Gkoumas on structural robustness and sustainability of tall buildings. The presentation discusses concepts of structural robustness, progressive collapse, and measures to prevent collapse through case studies of significant structural failures. It also covers quantification of robustness and optimization, and assessments of robustness in simple and complex structures.
This document provides information about the IF CRASC '15 Third Conference on Forensic Engineering and Sixth Conference on Collapses, Reliability and Retrofit of Structures. The conference will take place from May 14-16, 2015 at the Sapienza University of Rome. It aims to promote the exchange of knowledge in civil, industrial and information technology forensic engineering. The preliminary program includes general and invited lectures as well as oral presentations on topics like structural forensic engineering, legal issues in engineering, and structural reliability. The conference language is Italian and English.
The document describes GeoAvalanche, an avalanche risk management mobile app that uses geolocation, crowdsourcing data, and earth observation data to provide avalanche danger information and alerts to professionals and enthusiasts. It integrates meteorological forecasts, snow and terrain data from satellites, and user-reported conditions. The app aims to increase safety by informing users of high risk areas to avoid. It will have free basic features and premium services available by subscription. The team aims to validate the app with experts and users before launching on app stores and potentially raising funds.
This document summarizes a presentation on structural robustness given by Konstantinos Gkoumas and Franco Bontempi. The presentation discusses structural robustness concepts including definitions, quantification methods, and case studies of structural collapses. It also covers progressive collapse, black swan events, and approaches to primary, secondary, and tertiary structural design for robustness. Significant structural failures such as Ronan Point Tower, Khobar Towers, and Deutsche Bank Building are analyzed in terms of causes, damage levels, and progressive or non-progressive collapse.
Structural robustness: issues, numerical modelling and future trendsKonstantinos Gkoumas
This document summarizes a presentation on structural robustness and progressive collapse given by Konstantinos Gkoumas and Franco Bontempi. The presentation discusses significant structural collapse cases, definitions of structural robustness, measures to prevent progressive collapse, and quantification of robustness. It also covers low probability-high consequence events, black swans, and qualitative and quantitative assessments of structural robustness.
This document discusses risk analysis for structural fires in civil structures. It introduces key concepts of risk analysis including hazard identification, probability analysis, consequence analysis, and risk estimation. The risk assessment process involves defining the system, identifying hazards, analyzing probability and consequences of hazards, evaluating risks, and reducing risks if needed. Qualitative and quantitative methods are presented for analyzing hazards as part of the risk analysis process. The system approach to fire safety design frames safety in terms of different objectives and performance levels.
This document provides information about StroNGER srl, an engineering consulting firm. It details StroNGER's expertise in areas such as structural design, fire engineering, forensic engineering, education, and research. It lists StroNGER's academic and industry collaborators. It also summarizes several of StroNGER's projects involving structural analysis and design of bridges, offshore wind turbines, buildings, and tunnels. StroNGER provides consulting services for structural design and assessment, design for fire and explosions, forensic engineering, teaching, and research/development work involving resilience, sustainability, and energy harvesting.
This document discusses a new product called PiezoTSensor being developed by StroNGER for energy harvesting in HVAC systems. PiezoTSensor uses a piezoelectric bender and aerodynamic fin to generate energy from air flow and includes a temperature probe. It will allow for higher energy harvesting, autonomy, and sampling rates compared to competitors. StroNGER is applying for a patent on PiezoTSensor and sees opportunities in the value chain of HVAC control systems and smart building technologies. The presentation was given by Konstantinos Gkoumas of StroNGER at the ITech conference in Rome on July 23, 2014.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
ACEP Magazine edition 4th launched on 05.06.2024Rahul
This document provides information about the third edition of the magazine "Sthapatya" published by the Association of Civil Engineers (Practicing) Aurangabad. It includes messages from current and past presidents of ACEP, memories and photos from past ACEP events, information on life time achievement awards given by ACEP, and a technical article on concrete maintenance, repairs and strengthening. The document highlights activities of ACEP and provides a technical educational article for members.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquapon...bijceesjournal
The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.
Advanced control scheme of doubly fed induction generator for wind turbine us...IJECEIAES
This paper describes a speed control device for generating electrical energy on an electricity network based on the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) used for wind power conversion systems. At first, a double-fed induction generator model was constructed. A control law is formulated to govern the flow of energy between the stator of a DFIG and the energy network using three types of controllers: proportional integral (PI), sliding mode controller (SMC) and second order sliding mode controller (SOSMC). Their different results in terms of power reference tracking, reaction to unexpected speed fluctuations, sensitivity to perturbations, and resilience against machine parameter alterations are compared. MATLAB/Simulink was used to conduct the simulations for the preceding study. Multiple simulations have shown very satisfying results, and the investigations demonstrate the efficacy and power-enhancing capabilities of the suggested control system.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Introduction- e - waste – definition - sources of e-waste– hazardous substances in e-waste - effects of e-waste on environment and human health- need for e-waste management– e-waste handling rules - waste minimization techniques for managing e-waste – recycling of e-waste - disposal treatment methods of e- waste – mechanism of extraction of precious metal from leaching solution-global Scenario of E-waste – E-waste in India- case studies.
Redefining brain tumor segmentation: a cutting-edge convolutional neural netw...IJECEIAES
Medical image analysis has witnessed significant advancements with deep learning techniques. In the domain of brain tumor segmentation, the ability to
precisely delineate tumor boundaries from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scans holds profound implications for diagnosis. This study presents an ensemble convolutional neural network (CNN) with transfer learning, integrating
the state-of-the-art Deeplabv3+ architecture with the ResNet18 backbone. The
model is rigorously trained and evaluated, exhibiting remarkable performance
metrics, including an impressive global accuracy of 99.286%, a high-class accuracy of 82.191%, a mean intersection over union (IoU) of 79.900%, a weighted
IoU of 98.620%, and a Boundary F1 (BF) score of 83.303%. Notably, a detailed comparative analysis with existing methods showcases the superiority of
our proposed model. These findings underscore the model’s competence in precise brain tumor localization, underscoring its potential to revolutionize medical
image analysis and enhance healthcare outcomes. This research paves the way
for future exploration and optimization of advanced CNN models in medical
imaging, emphasizing addressing false positives and resource efficiency.
A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMSIJNSA Journal
The smart irrigation system represents an innovative approach to optimize water usage in agricultural and landscaping practices. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, actuators, and data analysis, empowers this system to provide accurate monitoring and control of irrigation processes by leveraging real-time environmental conditions. The main objective of a smart irrigation system is to optimize water efficiency, minimize expenses, and foster the adoption of sustainable water management methods. This paper conducts a systematic risk assessment by exploring the key components/assets and their functionalities in the smart irrigation system. The crucial role of sensors in gathering data on soil moisture, weather patterns, and plant well-being is emphasized in this system. These sensors enable intelligent decision-making in irrigation scheduling and water distribution, leading to enhanced water efficiency and sustainable water management practices. Actuators enable automated control of irrigation devices, ensuring precise and targeted water delivery to plants. Additionally, the paper addresses the potential threat and vulnerabilities associated with smart irrigation systems. It discusses limitations of the system, such as power constraints and computational capabilities, and calculates the potential security risks. The paper suggests possible risk treatment methods for effective secure system operation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the significant benefits of implementing smart irrigation systems, including improved water conservation, increased crop yield, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, based on the security analysis conducted, the paper recommends the implementation of countermeasures and security approaches to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and reliability of the system. By incorporating these measures, smart irrigation technology can revolutionize water management practices in agriculture, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and safeguarding against potential security threats.
A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
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Sustainability of
tall buildings:
issues and
structural design
Konstantinos Gkoumas,
Ph.D., P.E.
Docente: Franco Bontempi,
Ph.D., P.E.
Facoltà di Ingegneria
Sapienza Università di Roma
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Sustainability
Overview
SUSTAINABILITY
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
“Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.”
(Brundtland Commission, 1987)
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Steel Material
• 40% of resources
from recycling
• Manufacturing
process with
controlled
environmental
impact
• Material durability
• High recycling rate
Construction
Phase
• prefabrication/
offsite manufacture
Design and Service Life
• Weight reduction of structure
• Creation of versatile spaces
• Longevity and robustness of
steel components
• Simple incorporation of
renewable energy generation
systems
End of Life
• Easy dismantling
• Reusability/Reciclability
Source: Foster + Partners Hearst Tower USA, 2000 - 2006
SUSTAINABILITY
IN
STRUCTURES
Material
Used
Resource
Efficient
Site
Planning
Non
Pollution
Energy
Efficiency
Structural
Form
Sustainability
Use of steel and structural form
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SUSTAINABILITY
IN
STRUCTURES
Material
Used
Resource
Efficient
Site
Planning
Non
Pollution
Energy
Efficiency
Structural
Form
Sustainability
Building automation and energy harvesting
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SUSTAINABILITY
IN
STRUCTURES
Material
Used
Resource
Efficient
Site
Planning
Non
Pollution
Energy
Efficiency
Structural
Form
Sustainability
Diagrid, building automation and energy harvesting
Diagrid: double façade - chimney effect
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Sustainability
Tall buildings
Ali, M. M., Moon, K. S. (2007). Structural Development in Tall Buildings: Current Trends and Future Prospects. Architectural
Science Review,Vol. 50, pp. 205-223.
Interior structuresExterior structures
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Sustainability
Diagrid structures – what about
“Nature’s own system of coordination [is] based on triangles,”
R. Buckminster Fuller
“A series of triangles that combine gravity and lateral support into one,
making the building stiff, efficient, and lighter than a traditional high-rise.”
Yoram Eilon, project manager on Foster’s Hearst Tower
“It’s the image of sustainability.”
Craig Schwitter, managing director for design consultant Buro Happold.
“What diagrid does is take the structure of a continuous shell, which
works in any direction, and pair it with the constructability of the discrete
element, the beam-and-stick approach. It’s a discretized shell.”
Dominic Munro, ARUP, structural engineer on the Swiss Re project.
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Sustainability
Diagrid structures – functioning scheme
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Diagrid structure
Diagrid module
Mele, E., Toreno, M., Brandonisio, G. and Del Luca, A. (2014). Diagrid structures for tall buildings: case studies and design
considerations.The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings.Wiley Online Library,Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 124-145.
effect of gravity load
effect of overturning moment
effect of shear force
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Diagrid structure
Initial configuration and diagrid schemes
Outrigger Structure Diagrid Structures
42° 60° 75°
160m
36 m
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Original Structure:
Outrigger
Improved Structure:
Diagrid
Perimetral
Structure
Internal
Structure
Diagrid structure
Structural configuration
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S275 (UNI EN 10025-2)
Modulus of Elasticity E 210000 N/mm2
Poisson’s Ratio n 0,3
Yield Strength fyk 275 N/mm2
Tensile Strength fyk 430 N/mm2
S460N/NL (UNI EN 10025-3)
Modulus of Elasticity E 210000 N/mm2
Poisson’s Ratio n 0,3
Yield Strength fyk 430 N/mm2
Tensile Strength fyk 540 N/mm2
S275 used for all profiles of
outrigger structure and for the
interior structure of diagrid
buildings
S460N/NL with better mechanical
properties, is used for perimeter
structure of diagrid buildings
Diagrid structure
Materials
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a – sections XZ (a1-Y=0m; a2-Y=9,5m; a3-Y=19,5m)
b – sections XZ (b1-X=0m; b2-X=4m; b3-X=13,5m)
a1 a2 a3 b1 b2
b3
Diagrid structure
Outrigger structure
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Diagrid structure
Outrigger structure - beams
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Diagrid structure
Outrigger structure - columns
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SLS Dead Gk Tamp Qk Qn W+X W-X W+Y W-Y
COMB5 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 1 - - -
COMB6 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - 1 - -
COMB7 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - - 1 -
COMB8 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - - - 1
ULS Dead Gk Tamp Qk Qn W+X W-X W+Y W-Y
COMB5 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,05 0,75 1,5 - - -
COMB6 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,05 0,75 - 1,5 - -
COMB7 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,05 0,75 - - 1,5 -
COMB8 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,05 0,75 - - - 1,5
Acronym Description Color
Outrigger Outrigger Structure
Diagrid
42°
Diagrid Structure with inclination
of diagonal members of 42°
Diagrid
60°
Diagrid Structure with inclination
of diagonal members of 60°
Diagrid
75°
Diagrid Structure with inclination
of diagonal members of 75°
Outrigger 42° 60° 75°
P
(ton)
8052 6523 5931 5389
Saving
(%)
- 19 26 33
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7000
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Analyses and comparisons
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Diagrid structure
Modal analysis
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
Outrigger 3,7 3,6 2,5 1,2 1,1 0,8
Diagrid 42° 3,1 3,1 1,7 1,0 1,0 0,8
Diagrid 60° 3,3 3,3 1,9 1,0 1,0 0,9
Diagrid 75° 3,7 3,6 2,8 1,3 1,2 1,2
0,00
0,50
1,00
1,50
2,00
2,50
3,00
3,50
4,00
T(s)
First six periods
Traslational
in Y
direction
Traslational
in X
direction
Rotational
around Z
axis
Traslational
in Y
direction
Traslational
in X
direction
Rotational
around Z
axis
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Horizontal displacements
0 0,05 0,1 0,15 0,2 0,25 0,3 0,35
0
16
32
48
64
80
96
112
128
144
160
U1 (m)
Z(m)
Diagrid 42° Diagrid 60° Outrigger Diagrid 75° SLS limit
Outrigger
Diagrid42°
Diagrid60°
Diagrid75°
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SLS - load combinations
SLS Dead Gk Tamp Qk Qn W+X W-X W+Y W-Y
COMB5 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 1 - - -
COMB6 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - 1 - -
COMB7 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - - 1 -
COMB8 1 1 1 0,7 0,5 - - - 1
HORIZONTAL
DISPLACEMENTS
COMB
Outrigger
Diagrid42°
Diagrid60°
Diagrid75°
Acronym Description Color
Outrigger Outrigger Structure
Diagrid
42°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
42°
Diagrid
60°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
60°
Diagrid
75°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
75°
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ULS - load combinations, pushover
Outrigger
Diagrid42°
Diagrid60°
Diagrid75°
Acronym Description Color
Outrigger Outrigger Structure
Diagrid
42°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
42°
Diagrid
60°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
60°
Diagrid
75°
Diagrid Structure with inclination of
diagonal members of
75°
ULS Dead Gk Tamp Qk Qn W+X W-X W+Y W-Y
DEAD 1 - - - - - - - -
VERT 1 1 1 - - - - - -
+STATIC PUSHOVER FORCES
PUSHOVER
DEA
D
VERT
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COMB 5 U.L.S.
DIAGRID
42°
DIAGRID
60°
DIAGRID
75°
Diagrid 42° Interior Columns
3%
97%
Shear
Interior
Columns
Diagrid
11%
89%
Normal
Interior
Columns
Diagrid
2%
97%
1%
Shear
Interior
Columns
Diagrid/
Edge
Columns
11%
45%
44%
Normal
Interior
Columns
Diagrid/
Edge
Columns
5%
95%
Shear
Interior
Columns
Diagrid
7%
93%
Normal
Interior
Columns
Diagrid
Diagrid 60°
Diagrid 75°
Interior Columns
Interior Columns
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SAP 2000 plastic hinges
Axial hinges, used for all
elements of the outrigger
structures and the perimetral
system in the diagrid structures,
and, bending hinges for the
internal columns in the diagrid
structures.
For the axial hinges the
constitutive equation is rigid and
perfectly plastic, with a yield
stress equal to fyk (430 MPa for
diagrid structures and 275 MPa
for the outrigger structure) and
an ultimate deformation (eu) of
5%.These hinges are placed in
the middle of the elements, with
a relative length of 1, i.e. the
hinges extend for the entire
length.
Diagrid structure
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SAP 2000 plastic hinges
For the bending hinges the behavior is defined starting from a moment-curvature diagram
with a rigid and hardening-plastic constitutive equation, extrapolated using FEMA356.
Diagrid structure
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Diagrid 60°: Pushover+Vert (YZ Sections)
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
140000
160000
180000
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5
F(kN)
U1 (m)
Pushover+Vert
Step11
Step16
Step39
Step47
Step55
Step 47 Step 55Step 39Step 11
VERT
Diagrid structure
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Comparison of capacity curves
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
140000
160000
180000
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5
F(kN)
U1 (m)
Pushover
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5
U1 (m)
Pushover+Vert
Outrigger
Diagrid
42°
Diagrid
60°
Diagrid
75°
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5 4 4,5 5
U1 (m)
Pushover+Dead
DEAD VERT
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Definition of significant properties
R=Fmax
(Strength)
K=Fy/Dy
(Stiffness)
m=Dmax/Dy
(Ductility)
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Comparison of Mechanical Properties
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
2,5
3
3,5
4
R/R0
K/K0
m/m0
1,2 ((P0-
P)/P0+1)
Pushover+Vert
Outrigger Diagrid 42° Diagrid 60° Diagrid 75°
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Diagrid 60°: Robustness checks
D1,L1
D1,L2
D2,L1
D2,L2
D3,L1
D3,L2
Analysis interruption: two cases:
• «first plastic hinges»
• «last plastic hinges»
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Diagrid 60°: Robustness checks
D1,L1
D1,L2
D2,L1
D2,L2
D3,L1
D3,L2
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
140000
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3
F(kN)
U1 (m)
Pushover
D1,L1
D1,L2
D2,L1
D2,L2
D3,L1
D3,L2
INTATTA
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Resources
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