School of Engineering and Technology, (SET)
 
CE75.01 : Design of Tall Buildings  3(3-0)
 
Course objectives:
This course aims to introduce the need and recent developments in tall buildings design, and various systems which co-exist and operate together in a tall building to fulfill its intended function. These systems not only include structural systems but also Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC and Elevator Systems. Another objective of this course is to expose the engineers to developments in structural modeling and analysis of tall buildings. The course content has been set/designed keeping in view the overall design process involved in a typical high-rise building project.
 
Learning Outcomes:

The students on the completion of this course would be able to:

  • Design the structural system of tall buildings, component, or process and assess compliance with customary standards of practice, users and project’s needs, and relevant
  • Use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools in structural design to solve design
 
Pre-requisite(s):
None
 
Course Outline:

I. Overview of Tall Buildings Systems

  1. Need for tall buildings
  2. Development of tall building
  3. Various systems in tall buildings
  4. Structural systems for tall buildings
  5. Building Structural Systems
  6. Professional involved

II. Conceptual Design and Preliminary Design of Tall Buildings

  1. Preliminary Design of Tall Buildings
  2. Gravity load-resisting system
  3. Lateral load-resisting system
  4. Selection of Structural Systems

III. Structural Modeling and Analysis of Tall Buildings

  1. Progression of design philosophies
  2. Design process
  3. Design criteria
  4. Structural modeling and characteristics of the structure
  5. Structural behavior and analysis for gravity loads
  6. Structural behavior and analysis for lateral loads

IV. Structure Engineering Solutions to Architectural Challenges

  1. Key challenges in tall buildings
  2. Preventing domino effect
  3. Free, flexible and rigid connections
 
 
Learning Resources:

Textbook:

No designated textbook, Lecture notes will be provided by the instructor.
 
Reference Books:
  1.  Clark & Price B. (2016). Tall Buildings – A Strategic Design Guide. BCO, CTBUH.
  2.  Tamboli A. (2014). Tall and Supertall Buildings: Planning and Design. McGraw-Hill Professional, with CTBUH and
  3.  Parker D. & Wood A. (2013). The Tall Buildings Reference Book.
  4.  Schodek D. & Bechthold M. (2014). Structures, 7th edition. Prentice Hall,
  5.   Willford M. (2008). Recommendations for the Seismic Design of High-Rise Buildings. CTBUH
  6.   Powell G.H. (2010). Modeling for Structural Analysis. Computers & Structures
  7.   Wilson E.L. (2000). Three-Dimensional Static and Dynamic Analysis of Structures. Computers & Structures
  8.  Taranath B.S. (2010). Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings. Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
 
Journals and Magazines:
  1. Structural Engineering International Journal, IABSE
  2. The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
  3. Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science ltd
  4. Journal of Structural Engineering,
  5. ACI Structural Journal, ACI
 
Time Distribution and Study Load:
  • Lecture Videos: 25 hours (online)
  • Lecture Presentations: 20 hours (online)
  • Faculty Interaction: 10 hours (on campus)
  • Self-Study: 135 hours
 
Teaching and Learning Methods:

The teaching and learning method involves two ways as mentioned below:

Online Component (75%):

  • Study materials (presentations, videos, journal articles, etc.) through an online system
  • Interactive medium of communication with faculty, professional engineers and other students through chat
  • Individual assignments In-class Component (25%):
  • Class lectures, Discussion with faculty
 
Evaluation Scheme:
The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution:
  • Online Quizzes and progress: 20% (Online)
  • Online Assignments: 30% (Online submission)
  • Final Exam (Open Book): 50% (on-campus)

An “A” would be awarded if the student demonstrates thorough knowledge of concepts and techniques together with a high degree of skill and originality in the use of those concepts and techniques. A “B+” would be awarded if the student demonstrates thorough knowledge of concepts and techniques together with a fair degree of skill in the use of those concepts and techniques. A “B” would be awarded if the student demonstrates good level of knowledge of concepts and techniques with considerable skill in using them. A “C+” would be awarded if the student demonstrates that more efforts is required in relation to the required knowledge of concepts and techniques. A “C” would be awarded if the student demonstrates that intensive efforts is needed in relation to the required knowledge of concepts and techniques. A “D” would be awarded if the students’ understanding of the concepts and techniques is unacceptably low.
 
Instructor(s):
SECTION NAME
A Dr. Naveed Anwar