Global Structural Analysis of Buildings

Karoly Zalka

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English

CRC Press
20 July 2000

Theory of architecture; Structural engineering

The global structural analysis of buildings can

be carried out following two routes. First, sophisticated and complex computer packages based on the finite element method can handle even huge structures with a great number of elements. Second, analytical methods can also deal with whole

structures leading to simple closed-form solutions, with the additional benefit of providing fast checking facilities for the computer based methods. This book follows the latter route. As well as describing and solving the complex theoretical problems of bracing systems with real-world examples, the author presents simple procedures and closed-form formulae which make it possible for the practising structural engineer to carry out a general structural analysis of the bracing system of building structures in minutes. Global Structural Analysis of Buildings is a practical reference for professional civil and structural engineers in construction firms, consultancies and building research organisations. The theoretical aspects of the book will appeal to postgraduates, lecturers and researchers of structural analysis and design.

By: Karoly Zalka
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 830g
ISBN: 9780415234832
ISBN 10: 0415234832
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 20 July 2000
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Spatial behaviour. Stability and frequency analyses. Stress analysis: an elementary approach. Stress analysis: an advanced approach. Illustrative example; Qualitative and quantitative evaluation. Global critical load ratio. Use of frequency measurements for the structural analysis. Equivalent wall for frames and frame-like planar structures. Test results and accuracy analysis. Evaluation: Design guidelines. Appendix A: Cross-sectional characteristics for bracing elements. Appendix B: The power series method for eigenvalue problems.

Karoly Zalka is the recognised authority in his field. He is consultant to the Building Research Establishment, and in this position has developed a great deal of the theory behind, and practical applications of, global analysis of buildings.