Gensler’s Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China and second tallest in the world. In order to achieve its height, the geometry of the tower had to be optimized to resist…
Abu Dhabi International Airport
This project was a new airport terminal, called the Midfield Terminal that houses 65 aircrafts, 136 screening lanes, and 22 kM conveyor belts. A Common Data Environment (CDE), Bentley’s ProjectWise, was used to organize and…
Using Building InformationModeling(BIM) as a Structural Engineer
BIM is a trending digital phenomenon that is built for the multidisciplinary coordination of all project parties and the systematic integration of databases and information throughout the design, construction, and operational maintenance…
Cost
The following aspects should be considered when designing for cost. These aspects should be consider when you want to decrease the cost of your structural design. These tips will definitely…
What materials should be used for structures?
Reinforced Concrete vs Steel Concrete is a mix of aggregate, cement, reinforcement (for reinforced concrete) and water. It is strong in compression and weak in tension. Insitu or precast or…
Design Info
Structures should be designed and constructed to resist loading combinations under these limit states. ULS = ULS is used to design for safety of the building's users and occupants and…
Material Requirements
Structure Requires Good Sound and Thermal Insulation Required- Concrete members should have sufficient thickness. Cavity walls should be used for sound and thermal insulation. Sulphate Attack? Required- Use concrete that…
Site Conditions
Possible Constraints: 1. The constraint of the site can affect placement or availability of site offices and storage locations. 2. The proximity of adjacent buildings to the proposed structure might affect structural…
Ground Conditions
Existing underground structure under proposed building? Yes- Ground slabs on top of the existing underground structure should be suspended and should not be on grade. Bored piles with sleeves and/or…
Building Conditions
Progressive collapse Story Number < 4 stories Progressive collapse is not critical. However, the structure should be designed with minimum vertical and horizontal ties and that all connections for beams…
