Global Structural Analysis of Buildings

List of contents

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

This book is a practical reference to the global structural analysis of buildings for professional civil and structural engineers in construction firms, consultancies and building research organisations.

Product details

• Authors: Karoly Zalka, Karoly (Bre Zalka
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367864545
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86454-5
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; ARCHITECTURE / Criticism, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Structural engineering, Theory of architecture