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    High rise building Analysis and Design

    Hi everyone, I am interested to know how does you all as engineer analysis and design a high rise. Lets just say, a 40 storey high building, each with 3m floor to floor. Floor footprint 20 x 80m In my region, a high rise is analysis in one model with all beam connection is assumed fixed, and...
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    Earthquake engineering to Eurocode 8 - No seismic member aside from wall

    Hi all, I have a project where part of the structural requirement is capable to withstand the earthquake based on EN1998 I have some question about it. A) Regularity of plan/elevation The building has 3 floor, L1, L2 and Roof All are identically in term of layout and size(about 140m x 62m) ...
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    Earthquake resistance to Eurocode 8

    Hi Enginners, I have a project where the clients has specific several engineering parameter for us beforehand. The parameter is listed as below:- - Design Code - Eurocode 8 (Fine) - PGA = 0.05g (Lesser than National Annex) - Return period = 2,475 years (Why?) My question is, Eurocode is based...
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    Pilecap design using strut and tie method

    Good Morning, I am doing a pilecap design and I trying to understand the concept as I am developing a generic spreadsheet to design a pilecap. If we are using the old BS8110, clause 3.11.4.1 where it allows the pilcap to be designed using bending theory or truss theory. Same goes to Eurocode 2...
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    Comparison of EC2 and BS8110

    Hi everyone, I was assigned as designer engineer for a new project recently and this is my first time to lead on a project. While the analysis of building frame is not a trouble for me, I have several questions on the detailing part. As for the background, in my region most of the structural...

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